How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
It's hard to express how much this process of examination began to change me. Within the lined pages of my notepads, I got in touch with a part of me that didn't feel fear whenever something didn't go my way— a part of me that was capable of feeling compassion for the men around me. (19.30)
It's weird and awesome how writing lets Shaka find a part of himself that he's been missing. Does it have that power for us, too?
Quote #11
But with pen and paper, I clung to my sanity. I would sit down and write out my thoughts or work through the message of an inspirational book.(19.34)
Shaka really is one of the best ads for writing we can think of. Yet another thing writing does for him is gets him through lots of awful stuff in prison.