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Shelter
Shelter | Jayne Anne Phillips
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In a West Virginia forest in 1963, a group of children at summer camp enter a foreboding Eden and experience an unexpected rite of passage. Shelter" "is an astonishing portrayal of an American loss of innocence as witnessed by a mysterious drifter named Parson, two young sisters, Lenny and Alma, and a feral boy called Buddy. Together they come to understand bravery and the importance of compassion.Phillips unearths a dangerous beauty in this primeval terrain and in the hearts of her characters. Lies, secrets, erotic initiations, and the bonds of love between friends, families, and generations are transformed in a leafy wilderness undiminished by societal rules and dilemmas. Cast in Phillips stunning prose, with an unpredictable cast of characters and a shadowy, suspenseful narrative, "Shelter" is a an enduring achievement from one of the finest writers of our time."
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TheLudicReader
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#6 #bookspin…I swear this book has been on my shelf for 20 years. I know I have picked it up once or twice over the years.
#11 #doublespin…this author wrote my most-read book of all time, Velocity.
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TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!! 3mo
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Martta
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Olive Kitteridge has been on my TBR pile for a long time. Mafia export is about different mafia organisations around the world and the other two are really interesting impulse buys. 😁📚

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ImperfectCJ
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Brought my book to the curbside vet visit, but I'm having a lot of trouble focusing while I wait for the vet's call. My kitty is not doing well at all, and while it's not a surprise (he's 20 with multiple health problems), I'm still finding the situation very difficult. I don't like not knowing how to help him.

Butterfinger I will be thinking of you. ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
Julsmarshall Sending my love! 4y
Cuilin Thinking of you and sending positive vibes 💕 4y
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Lesanne Hope everything is okay!! 4y
Crazeedi Oh my heart is with you, i have been through this, and i have 2 elderly kitties too, holding you close 4y
ImperfectCJ @Butterfinger @Julsmarshall @Cuilin @Lesanne @Crazeedi Thank you all for the good wishes. The prognosis isn't great, but I'm glad that we have a plan now to hopefully help our feline feel more comfortable for however much more time we have with him. 4y
Crazeedi @ImperfectCJ keeping you close in my thoughts 4y
NeedsMoreBooks Hugs. I hope your kitty recovers soon. 4y
Hooked_on_books I‘m so sorry. It‘s so hard when our furry friends aren‘t doing well. I can completely understand your trouble focusing. 4y
Powered_By_Plants Sorry to hear about your fur baby , 20 is amazing!! It‘s always the hardest part of having animals . Hope everyone is ok 💕 4y
ImperfectCJ @Powered_By_Plants Thanks. He's eating again, which is good, but still engaging in other behaviors that indicate he's on the decline. Trying to make the best decisions for his quality of life really makes it clear how much control his humans (i.e., me and my spouse) have over his life. 4y
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