Intensity

by Dean Koontz

But personal safety at the expense of others was cowardice, and cowardice was a right only of small children who lacked the strength and experience to defend themselves.

Prayers did receive replies, but you had to listen closely and believe in the answer.

And in her heart she knew that risking all was less crazy than living a life that had no higher goal than survival.

But it is impossible to live with intensity and avoid risk.

Reckless courage wasn’t restricted to the battlefield—or to men.