Reader,

When I wrote my book THEM several years ago, one of the things I enjoyed most was finding an interesting and relevant quote to begin each chapter.

Not many people have read the book, so I thought I’d share a few of these quotes for you to talk about among yourselves.


Depression on my left. Loneliness on my right. They don’t need to show me their badges. I know these guys very well.

~ Elizabeth Gilbert, from Chapter 5 “The Visitor No One Wants.”


If anger were mileage, I’d be a frequent flyer, right up there in first class.

~ Gina Barrecca, from chapter 10, “Anger.”


Our lives are fashioned by choice. First we make choices. Then our choices make us.

~Anne Frank, from chapter 17, “Wheel Chairs and Pogo Sticks.”


Oh, and by the way, if you missed last week’s podcast episode about dealing with anxiety, you can listen to it when you click here.

Until next time, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.*

John Certalic

* The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene 2