My mother was French Protestant, and my father was Italian Catholic, and their union was an excess of God, guilt and sauce.

sometimes what you miss the most is the way a loved one made you feel about yourself.

It is far more comforting to think God listened and said no, than to think that nobody’s out there.

if you find one true friend in your life, you're richer than most. If that one true friend is your husband, you're blessed." She paused. "And if that one true friend is your sister, don't feel bad. At least, she can't divorce you.

Strangers are family you haven't recognize yet

Sometimes, when you are not getting the love you want, giving makes you think you will.

He was near tears, 'Who do I blame?' he kept asking me. 'There is no God.I can only blame myself.'" The Reb's face tightened, as if in pain. "That," he said, softly, "is a terrible self-indictment." Worse than an unanswered prayer? "Oh yes. It is far more comforting to think God listened and said no, than to think that nobody's out there.