Seeing people who are actually reading your book and listening to the wide variety of reactions they have to it, is really special.

What irritates me most about him is his natural goodness, his inborn selflessness.

To me, when someone wrongs you, you both share the burden of that wrongdoing—the pain of it weighs on both of you. Forgiveness, then, means choosing to bear the full weight all by yourself.

It's Not sacrifice if it's someone else's life you're giving away, it's just evil.

He stares at me, and I don't look away. He isn't a dog, but the same rules apply. Looking away is submissive. Looking him in the eye is a challenge. It's my choice.

They died for me,” I say. That feels important

I don't believe it is more important to move forward than to know the truth.