"I am a psychiatrist. Twenty-six years. In private practice. I've been involved in a war of sorts, mental skirmishes and attacks. Trauma is trauma." J.S. to Melissa, p. 9.

Nuna: "So this is American therapy." Azra: "It just feels like another terrible day to me." p. 36.

"These women need an outlet for their rage and despair. We are necessary targets." Melissa to J.S., p. 39.

"Recording tears, recording refugee tears - sexy business." Zlata to Melissa, p. 50.

"Please, I want you to record that Seada feels safety on her face." Seada to Melissa, p. 54.

"I need a breeze to sleep, the air, the sense of going somewhere." J.S. to Zlata, p. 57.

"I used to think it was the leaders, that men really made this war because of their hunger for power. But now I really believe it's in all of us - this thing, this monster, waiting...