We read to learn and to grow, to laugh, to be motivated, and to understand things we've never been exposed to. We read for strength to help us when we feel broken, discouraged or afraid. We read to find hope.… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“You need a negative charge and a positive one to get something moving. We've got the negative; we're going to find the positive if… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“I watched that plant in the office every day. Watered it; misted it. I loved thinking about it like G.T. said, but part of… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
I'll tell you something about tough times. They just about kill you, but if you decide to keep working at them, you'll find your… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“Why do you think, A.J.," they say in unison, "that you find these boys so attractive?" I didn't say that this fiery chemical explosion… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“Millstone sputtered, "I don't know where you're getting your information, G.T., but that's as bogus as a barking cat!” — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“Mother, this is a confidential business discussion. I hardly think that your driver can add anything noteworthy." I could kick you in the stomach,… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
My father always told me that in this world we are going to make a truckload of mistakes, but the best mistake we can… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“COOK’S TIP: Bake every day. If you have to leave town fast, you’ll always have something good to eat in the car.” — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
Mom put dense cheddar bread into a bag for a man who said this was his wife's favorite - he'd driven all the way… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“you’ve got to love yourself with all your shortcomings, and you’ve got to love the world, no matter how bad it gets.” Boy,” — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“I don’t want you to leap into another relationship without thinking. Looking for perfect is a big, fat myth because perfect isn’t out there.” — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
Sometimes the best thing that can happen to a person is to have a puppy lick your face. — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“We've got so much in this life that all we know how to do is want more. So we concentrate on the wrong things--things… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
