Lies She Never Told Me Quotes

“At 9 p.m. Feb. 3, 1945, an American tank, the Georgia Peach, crashed into the front gate.”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“On June 16, 1933, the Senate passed the Glass-Steagall Act whereby banks were forbidden from selling stocks and bonds. The Act also created the FDIC, which insures banks against failure.”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“Knowles lay immobile on his back, tears rolling down both sides of his face. He could be heard, suddenly, to be fighting for the next breath. Realizing what was happening, Cincy stood and leaned down to her father’s ear. “We forgive you. We love you. Go on now and be with Mom.” Meaning, Natalia. They weren’t going to take that away from him. And so he passed.”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“Doesn’t matter, Michael,” said Aunt Martha. “We’re just proud of you for serving.” I whispered conspiratorially, “I’m just doing it so I can wear a uniform and maybe catch a wife.” Martha and Howie exploded laughing. “Oh sure,” Howie said, “you need a uniform for that.”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“lumber”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“cool,”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“already”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“That’s why they pay me two-fifty an hour.” “Hey, it’s 1976. Consider yourself well-paid.”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me

“sacred—church, home, family, community welfare, a dedication to helping the less fortunate”
― John Ellsworth, Lies She Never Told Me