Jacinda experienced a moment of exquisite pain. The kind of pain that comes when one realizes the truth. She realized that she loved Keelan, and that he was worthy of that love, and she realized that no matter what she said, her mother would never understand it. The fact that Jacinda herself didn't really know why she loved Keelan didn't make this realization any less painful. This was an understanding that her mother's approval was conditional, even if her love was not. And like every child, Jacinda resented her parent for this withholding of approval. For above all, what every child craves from their parents is not love – that is expected, and normal, and right – what every child wants, in the depths of their soul, is the commendation of their parents.

“Some day, Locke Lamora,” he said, “some day, you’re going to fuck up so magnificently, so ambitiously, so overwhelmingly that the sky will light up and the moons will spin and the gods themselves will shit comets with glee. And I just hope I’m still around to see it.”

“Oh please,” said Locke. “It’ll never happen.”

Marcelle Bartolo-Abela urges the world's people to take time every day to honor their creator. The text of "Thoughts for the Day: Reflections for the Soul" offers insight into Catholicism and what being a true Christian means in the author's view.

While I do not share the author's faith, I found the book easy to read and follow. Many of the meditations or reflections work to inspire a closer examination of one's purpose in life and place in the universe, no matter what religion you are.

Something I would like to see in future editions is an expansion upon each meditation. Maybe a page for the reader to write some thoughts and then upon turning the page, the author's explanation of that particular reflection in life.

The book contains many beautiful quotes, allusions, and thoughts. I believe this is a Christian-niche book that could find a wider audience if the author wrote an introduction explaining the purpose of meditation across religious bounds.

In this book are many scripture based thoughts . I found comfort in being reminded of how much God loves me. I found inspiration to always try to improve on myself. And I found encouragement in the thoughts of our future in Heaven. Great book to pick up and read on a daily basis.

"Very well written and full of amazing experiences."
"Beautiful and moving."
"Powerful, inspiring."
"Well written and experiences are expressed in clear, easy descriptions."
"It is striking."
"Consumed it...could not put it down...must read it again and again."