Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1)

by V.C. Andrews

To believe in God is a good thing, a right thing. But when you reinforce your belief with words you take from the Old Testament that you seek out, and interpret in the ways that suit your needs best, that is hypocrisy,

Never would I become so dependent on a man I couldn’t make my way in the world, no matter what cruel blow life delivered!