“As far as I can remember, I have always wanted everything from life, everything it can possibly give me. This desire separates me from people who are willing to settle for less. I cannot even comprehend how people's desires can be small, ambitions narrow and limited, when the possibilities are endless”
The author tells us about her personality and how she has always been an ambitious person. She believes in the possibilities of life, which is why she found the power and strength to escape her situation. To do what she did, it clearly requires a brave, optimistic personality. In this memoir, Deborah explores her personality and identity, trying to discover what made her different from other people in the same situation.
“Can anyone survive without faith, however it's labeled? No matter how you live, it seems, you need faith to get by, to get ahead.”
Despite her experiences, Deborah still has faith in her religion. This reveals her resilient spirit and how she has held onto her values throughout her ordeal. Interestingly, she says "however its labeled," suggesting that faith is very much a personal thing, and one can decide their own definition of what faith is.
