"The seven boys stabbed [Michael Farmer] in the back seven times with their knives, then beat him over the head with garrison belts. They went away wiping blood through their hair, saying 'We messed him good.'" p. 4

"What a wonderful thing it is to spend a solid hour just being thankful. It throws all of life into a new perspective." p. 10

"'You really feel this is the Holy Spirit leading you?' Gwen asked. 'Yes I do, honey.' 'Well, be sure to take some good warm socks.'" p. 12

"One Hundred Court Street is a mammoth, frightening building to which people flock who are angry with each other and want vengeance. It attracts hundreds every day who have legitimate business there, but it also draws curious, gawking spectators who come to share - without danger - in the anger." p. 17.

"Boys and girls of high school...