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1. Our hometowns have sent us into the world with mispronunciations, odd habits, and predetermined beliefs about ourselves and each other. And we have stories – stories we tell and retell about the people with whom the fabric of our lives was inexorably woven. Page 1
2. In a town without a movie theater or fast food restaurant, life is divided into three distinct seasons: football, basketball, and baseball. Page 4
3. My father believed that truth was like a wild animal – just let it loose and it will defend itself. Page 18
4. In small communities, the "everyone knows everyone" thing can work in your favor or against. On one hand there is the availability of wisdom, watchfulness – even help, should it come to that. But on the other hand, there are no secrets. And if you didn't want to know what someone else thought about what you are doing or thinking or wearing…well, you "might oughta" be living somewhere else. Page 45
5. Never underestimate the power of a group of people who have a dream fueled by enthusiasm. Page 49
6. Growing up takes time. And in a small town, everyone is involved in the process. Page 77
7. The people in Sawyerton Springs are as careful with each other's feelings as they are with each other's children. Page 77
8. There is, however, a set of standards by which one is expected to abide in a small town, and if you don't, well, Atlanta or Birmingham are only a few hours away! Page 99
9. That's how things work in Sawyerton Springs. If you're asked to be somewhere, you go. It doesn't matter if it's a party or to help a neighbor fix a leaky septic tank. Of course, it's always more fun if it's a party. Page 130
10. A person's difference can change the world, but only if they gather the courage to use it. Page 140
11. I'm quite sure, that right now in Sawyerton Springs, as hot as it is, there is a boy working in his father's garden because it will never be his garden until he has a boy of his own who is old enough to work in it. Page 145

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