She did know that the journey to happiness was laborious and strewn with seeds of suffering. She guessed that it was probably a place each person had to seek for herself, that each heart had to find on its own.

In truth, how much time do any of us really have?

For as long as the world spins and the earth is green with new wood, she will lie in this box and not in my arms.

I am very privileged and honored when someone chooses to read a book, especially a book of mine.

Forgiving's a choice you make—a gift you give to somebody even if they don't deserve it. It costs nothing, but it makes you feel rich for giving it away.

People can't help the way they look, just the way they act.

I have always been amazed guys read my books and seem to enjoy them. Because I've raised boys, I like to think I can get inside a guy's mind. I try and make the boys talk like guys, sound like guys and react like guys.