Margot Finley

“He turned to Edwin. "You know, the stuff you just told me makes more sense than all the weird things the counselors and psychologist have told me in school and at the detention center."

Edwin tapped Cole's shoulder with the broken stick. "That's because those people still think you can get rid of the left end of the stick.”
― Ben Mikaelsen, Touching Spirit Bear

“Anger is a memory never forgotten. You only tame it.”
― Ben Mikaelsen, Touching Spirit Bear

“all my parents do is drink. They hate me. Do you know what it's like waking up every morning knowing you're not good enough? there are only two things wrong with me-everything I do and everything I say. They'll never be happy until I'm dead”
― Ben Mikaelsen, Touching Spirit Bear

“Animals can teach us more about ourselves than any teacher.” He”
― Ben Mikaelsen, Touching Spirit Bear