J.A. Baker > Quotes

“Just because it’s improbable doesn’t mean it’s impossible.”
― J.A. Baker, The Other Mother

“Weak people revenge Strong people forgive Intelligent people ignore Anon.”
― J.A. Baker, The Other Mother

“When you’re caught up in the middle of a storm, sometimes it’s difficult to see through the dark clouds to the light beyond.”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents

“None of us can predict the future and we certainly can’t control it, but we have the power to limit our exposure to any damage or upset we may encounter.”
― J.A. Baker, The Last Wife

“Life offers no compassion. It is a cold, hard mistress and we are all its victims.”
― J.A. Baker, The Other Mother

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”
― J.A. Baker, Local Girl Missing

“All because of that one terrible, terrible mistake. The mistake of thinking that he loved her, that they had a future together and she was more than just a passing fancy. A mere dalliance.”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents

“Whatever it is they’re”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents

“Why is it that being hateful and hurting others comes easier to her than displaying warmth and kindness?”
― J.A. Baker, The Woman at Number 19

“we all have our own tipping points, that crucial moment when everything comes crashing down, our lives in freefall. Some of us have been falling for many years now, waiting for the moment when we hit the bottom with a sickening crash.”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents

“We see what we want to see in order to make our existences that much more bearable. And we all have our own tipping points, that crucial moment when everything comes crashing down, our lives in freefall.”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents

“We see what we want to see in order to make our existences that much more bearable.”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents

“Sometimes the unspoken says more than words ever will.”
― J.A. Baker, The Other Mother

“Typical, isn’t it? Just when you start to think your tiny existence isn’t so bad after all, something comes along and gives you a kick in the guts just to put you in your place; to remind you of who you actually are and where you stand in the pecking order of life.”
― J.A. Baker, The Other Mother

“I feel sure she has led an easy, effortless existence. No critical thinking required. No need or room for compassion. With suffering comes sorrow and sympathy. With endless unhappiness comes empathy and humanity. I don’t believe Cheryl has any of those qualities.”
― J.A. Baker, The Good Daughter

“I am an actress playing at being me.”
― J.A. Baker, The Other Mother

“disguising”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents

“Typical Neil: so open and friendly and approachable. And typical Fiona: a closed book riddled with negative thoughts and malice.”
― J.A. Baker, The Last Wife

“Acceptance is easier than resentment and anger. So is forgiveness.”
― J.A. Baker, Undercurrent

“Weak people revenge Strong people forgive Intelligent people ignore”
― J.A. Baker, The Other Mother

“His shuts his eyes.”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents