A daughter without her mother is a woman broken. It is a loss that turns to arthritis and settles deep into her bones.

— Kristin Hannah

A generous donor (who had no doubt lived a life that imperiled his mortal soul) had granted [the Sisters] more than one hundred waterfront acres.

— Kristin Hannah

Alice started to cry. It came with no sound, no shuddering, no childlike hysterics, just a soul-deep release that turned into moisture and dripped down her puffy pink cheeks. She touched her tears, frowning. Then she looked up at Julia and whimpered two words before she fell asleep. ‘Real hurts.’

— Kristin Hannah

... allow me to be an old man for a moment and to remind a young girl who is used to being impulsive that there can be none of that anymore.

— Kristin Hannah

And before you barrel through some idiotic Cosmo girl list of how-well-do-you-know-your-man questions, let me say that I don't know squat about him except that he kisses like a god and screws like a devil.

— Kristin Hannah

Angie: "How do I pitch these ideas to her?" Mira: "From a distance, preferably wearing body armor.

— Kristin Hannah

As mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the bones of my spine, keeping me straight and true. She is my blood, making sure it runs rich and strong. She is the beating of my heart. I cannot now imagine a life without her.

— Kristin Hannah

A WOMAN'S PLACE IS IN THE HOUSE...AND THE SENATE.

— Kristin Hannah

But that shadow self of hers wasn't so sure. The ugly, toxic thought was smaller than a drop of blood, yet it poisoned the entire stream.

— Kristin Hannah

Car: "Bite me." Ruby: "I gave that up in kindergarten.

— Kristin Hannah