“No better way to avoid making a decision than burying yourself in a big fat book.” (p. 105).”

“Babies like fat. Like to bury they face up in you armpit and go to sleep. They like big fat legs too. That I know.”

“Avoiding guilt is not the same as making rational decisions.”

“If we live in such a way that the considerations of eternity press upon us, we will make better decisions.”

“Big decisions in my life have always come easy and are made without hesitation. It is easier for me to make a life-changing decision than to decide what to get for dessert.”

“Teenage girls today need strong, positive role models that can show them how to be independent thinkers and confident decision-makers. Dana is proud and self-confident, which is good, but she does not always make wise decisions. Rather than make her a super woman, I balanced her with difficult situations that could have been handled better. Her strength, however, shines through. This way, a young woman can read the book, discuss Dana's actions, and reflect on the decision-making in her own life.”