“Friendship here is like a flower that blooms in the desert; it blossoms from the harshest environment to add something special to the lives it touches.”
― Teenagers War: Vietnam 1969
― Teenagers War: Vietnam 1969
“Because it doesn't seem like living to me, it seems like persevering, like it's the most I can hope for.”
― I Was Here
― I Was Here
“Daylight streamed in the hospital windows, warming my spirits. Only darkness had existed while being born: Never before had I personally witnessed the startling difference between night and day.”
― Making Hearts
― Making Hearts
“Pack speaking about his new love, Sky: “Well, let’s see. She has the animal husbandry skills of a vet, the organizational skills of a Six Sigma guru, and the mechanical skills of a…trained mechanic. She doesn’t require handyman help. And she’s nice to look at. Other than that, she leaves a lot to be desired. And maybe I omitted the best part, which is that she’s a fine human being with strong values.”
― Pack's Posse
― Pack's Posse
“He knew what he was doing – justifying an atrocity. But in war, that’s what always happened. Your red lines – those you swore to defend at all costs when you signed up – shifted, until finally none worth fighting for remained. PTSD wasn’t just about what happened to you; it was about what you did.”
― When the children come
― When the children come
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