Reflective Reads Quotes

Quotes tagged as "reflective-reads" Showing 1-15 of 15
George Critchlow
“The point is this: it is true that some people are very damaged. It is not true that they are all unsalvageable.”
George Critchlow, The Lifer and the Lawyer: A Story of Punishment, Penitence, and Privilege

Jennifer Mugrage
“Nothing is ever going to be perfect,” said Zillah. “Things are not meant to be perfect.”
Jennifer Mugrage, The Strange Land

Anne  Allen
“Sitting there on the beach, with the sounds of the gulls and children’s laughter as a backdrop, it all seemed so long ago.”
Anne Allen, The Ghost of Seagull Cottage: Inspired by The Ghost and Mrs Muir

George Critchlow
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
George Critchlow, The Lifer and the Lawyer: A Story of Punishment, Penitence, and Privilege

Rich DiSilvio
“And who knows how many more Mozarts and Caravaggios have existed over time who will never see the light?”
Rich DiSilvio, The Arnolfini Art Mysteries

Lin Wilder
“He already bore. And yet he rains down his mercy and goodness on us daily.”
Lin Wilder, Plausible Liars: A Dr. Lindsey McCall Medical Mystery 5

Lin Wilder
“None of us deserves anything, good, Rich, but what we do deserve,” the priest paused to finger the crucifix he wore under his collar, “he already bore”
Lin Wilder, Plausible Liars: A Dr. Lindsey McCall Medical Mystery 5

Lin Wilder
“Confidence returned as I joined Father in the recitation of a verse that enveloped my soul with faith, trust, and deligh”
Lin Wilder, My Name is Saul: A Novel of the Ancient World

Lin Wilder
“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.”
Lin Wilder, My Name is Saul: A Novel of the Ancient World

Lin Wilder
“Another is a friend, a boon companion, who will not be with you when sorrow comes.”
Lin Wilder, My Name is Saul: A Novel of the Ancient World

Lin Wilder
“Whereas before I had been an open, outgoing, and inquisitive child, suddenly, I was quiet—almost shy.”
Lin Wilder, My Name is Saul: A Novel of the Ancient World

Laurie Loveman
“Some things a person’s gotta live with, and for me, it’s nightmares.”
Laurie Loveman, Memories

Laurie Loveman
“I can finally remember more about the good times than about the bad.”
Laurie Loveman, Memories

Ayisha Bhatti
“We were made for depth — for the slow, nourishing, soul-level encounter with our own lives that hurry makes impossible.”
Ayisha Bhatti, The Unhurried Soul: Learning to Live from the Inside Out