Gifted and Gone

About the Book

Gifted and Gone: Proverbs, Quotations, Sayings and More

A collection of witty, humorous and philosophical quotes and sayings that encourage laughter and thought.

"The tongue weighs practically nothing, but so few people can hold it."-Unknown

"Some men want husband status while giving boyfriend service and vice versa."-R. Harris

"If you want a friend in Washington, go buy a dog."-Harry S. Truman

"If you can't pay for it, pay on it!"-Old folks saying, submitted by Martha Giles

"We are fighting a deadly disease, AIDS. We're not fighting the people who have it or the people we think who might have it."-A Former Surgeon General, from a lecture on AIDS

Reader's Comments:

"Gifted and Gone is a collection of humorous and thought-provoking quotes about all aspects of human life. Ms. Giles has captured a variety of emotions. This book could be used as a daily devotional or as a writing prompt."-David Vaughan, English teacher, Collins High School

"The reading of this book will cause the reader to laugh, do good unto others, think things through clearly and hopefully make positive decisions. It can be used as a guide or reference for all people."-Mrs. Rogers-Clay, veteran Chicago Public School teacher

"In my 14 years or practice, I have learned a great deal from my patients. I think Carol Giles has taught me more than any. You should listen to her."-John G. Lease, M.D., F.A.C.S.

About the Author

Carol Giles earned a degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Masters of Arts in Individualized Learning from Concordia University. Her philosophy is that life is simple and it gets simpler, especially when you surround yourself with "heavy weights" who have integrity.