"A psychologically engrossing novel about the homes we make-in our houses, in our neighborhoods, and in the hearts of our loved ones. Laken takes on that great unspoken American subject-class-and does so with frankness, acuity and surpassing feeling. DREAM HOUSE is a memorable debut novel from a fully mature talent."

“When I was young I was constantly reading walls; I took in everything written on walls, from love messages to political messages. It was my hobby and became my art.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com

“While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the opportunity is lost.”

“Let methods be changed, therefore, if necessary, that prayer may be given its true place. Let there be days set apart for intercession; let the original purpose of the monthly concert of prayer for missions be given a larger place; let missionary prayer cycles be used by families and by individual Christians.”

Source : John Raleigh Mott (1905). “The Evangelization of the World in this Generation”

“It's kind of hard to find something that will get your juices flowing if you're somewhat critical. I have a hard time finding great things for myself in '94 and certainly in '95.”

Source : Source: alanpaul.net

“The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you”

Source : "I Watched Neil deGrasse Tyson Take On a Science Skeptic". Interview with Anthony Liversidge, gizmodo.com. January 20, 2017.

“A man who cannot get angry is like a stream that cannot overflow, that is always turbid. Sometimes indignation is as good as a thunderstorm in summer, clearing and cooling the air.”

“I saw not till now what sin brings with it - that we must tread others underfoot.”

Source : Sigrid Undset (2011). “The Bridal Wreath: Kristin Lavransdatter”, p.214, Vintage

“Thou shalt not transgress the carrying capacity”