...And there it went, the burden of her lifetime, taken. Author: Ann Patchett Copy Quote More from Ann Patchett “They lived their lives only for the hour that lay ahead of them.” “There was no one clear point of loss. It happened over and over again in a thou…” “Hope is a horrible thing, you know. I don't know who decided to package hope as…” “The more we are willing to separate from distraction and step into the open arm…”