Second House from the Corner Quotes

“Preston doesn't do well with trouble. But that's why I'm here. That's why my name is Mommy.”
― Sadeqa Johnson, Second House from the Corner

“I know betrayal can unravel a man. I learned early on from watching my parents that men are capable of doing terrible things to women when they feel deceived. When the bubble of trust and honesty bursts, nothing is off-limits.”
― Sadeqa Johnson, Second House from the Corner

“To love means to embrace and at the same time to withstand many endings, and many many beginnings—all in the same relationship. —CLARISSA PINKOLA ESTÉS”
― Sadeqa Johnson, Second House from the Corner: A Novel of Marriage, Secrets, and Lies

“Gran...I just want to say thank you for everything. I didn't realize how much you sacrificed.” “Children never do. Good Lord made it that way.”
― Sadeqa Johnson, Second House from the Corner

“They say as long as you save one, well that's all you can do.”
― Sadeqa Johnson, Second House from the Corner

“Don't ever let fear get in the way because you never know what's going to open a door.”
― Sadeqa Johnson, Second House from the Corner

“You've already elevated this family. Just by being you.”
― Sadeqa Johnson, Second House from the Corner