“I learned that in a tragedy there are no winners, only people struggling to survive the aftermath.” — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
“there are no winners in a tragedy, only people struggling to survive the aftermath.” — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
“Normally, Dominic appreciated his even temper, but today it grated on him. Maybe the forty or so hours without sleep were beginning to catch up with him. He fought an impulse to toss his phone over the metal railing. The world wasn’t the orderly, rational place Jake liked to organize it into. It was messy. It was ugly. And, most… — Ruth Cardello Copy Share
“Some people become family through blood. Some people through marriage. Others find their way into your life and your heart through friendship. Raise a… — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
“The great part about getting older is you realize that you don't have to impress anyone else.” — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
“desire to answer the incessant ring of the cell phone he’d ignored since yesterday. Rather than turning it off, he’d muffled the noise by burying the device deep within a coat pocket, maintaining the connection to his life like a distant beacon. Despite the oppressive heat, he paused at the bottom stair of his old brownstone. There was nothing spectacular… — Ruth Cardello Copy Share
“Life is scary, but I think it's supposed to be. If you're living it right, that is.” — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
“Abuse came in many forms; it didn’t need a bruise to leave damage.” — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
“She wanted to leave," Gio defended himself, even as he kicked himself for letting her leave. "What was I supposed to do? Kidnap her?"… — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
“It’s an uncomfortable moment when you realize that there is a crazy person in the room and it’s you.” — Ruth Cardello Copy Share Image
