“The thing about me and books is that whichever one I’m reading always reminds me of whatever’s happening in my life during that time.”

“I’m reminded of a book my father used to read me,” she said. “A bunch of elves and things get into a huge war over a piece of jewelry that everybody wants but nobody can wear.”

“I like to listen to music that makes me feel a certain way—either it reminds me of something important that happened or a certain time in my life”

“Strong-willed heart, always makes me feel so touched. It reminds me about some 'fall and rise again' in my life.”

“A literary work ... is, during the time one reads it, a friend with whom one has chosen to spend one's time. The question now is, what does this friendship do to my mind? What does this new friend ask me to notice, to desire, to care about? How does he or she invite me to view my fellow human beings?”

“Many times, when I was having a hard time with one of my children, God would always remind me that He was having a harder time with me than I was with them”