“It's a mean story, Helen fumed. An absentee father who demands that his children put him at the center of their lives and beg for his return. Sister Priscilla didn't think it was mean, apparently. She was so in love with God that she had married him, even though she would not see his face, hear his voice, or feel his embrace for as long as she lived. One of us, Helen, thought is flying blind.”
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Mark Salzman is an American writer born on December 3, 1959. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and exploration of Eastern culture. more
“It's all theater. Fear is your number one enemy. It's the most dangerous part of your existence.”
“I don't know. I hope it doesn't matter. I have a terrifying feeling it does.”
“Don't forget, Sera. You are not afraid. You may feel fear, but you are never afraid.”