But love, in its mystery, has its own power. It alone gives us meaning that endures. It alone allows us to embrace and cherish life. Love has power both to resist in our nature what we know we much resist, and to affirm what we know we must affirm. And love, as the poets remind us, is eternal.
To survive as a human being is possible only through love. And, when Thanatos is ascendant, the instinct must be to reach out to those we love, to see in them all the diversity, pity, and pathos of the human. And to recognise love in the lives of others—even those with whom we are in conflict—love that is like our own.
pickThis book was given to me by someone very dear. He wrote this inscription on the title page:
“I had the chance to read this when God‘s Chosen People were trying to fulfil their messianic delusions. It is relevant now more than ever. May you continue to find a life of love and meaning.”
I am so grateful this book fell into my hands when it did. Chris Hedges is a striking writer, and a perspective well worth listening to.
June #storygraph book report, right on track for 52 books this year!
#camplitsy25 pick Wild Dark Shore and a Murderbot novel take first place!
I think that‘s the last of the Murderbot novels. I hope Martha Wells‘ health improves and that she can possibly write more, I‘m obsessed with the series.
pickIt‘s refreshing to meet a writer who clearly understands the core issues dividing this country. Unfortunately, this book offers a bleak assessment of our future, suggesting that our nation is on its last legs.
The author not only diagnoses the problems but also explores solutions most Americans overwhelmingly support. Yet, these efforts are being blocked by those who act as parasites, standing in the way of progress and meaningful change.
bailedEnough with nonsense word salad. Be gone! 😂
The title is the only good part of this book.
4/80
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Starting this while waiting for the snow and Polar Vortex 🥶
pickAnother wonderful op shop find. Written in 1986 after a visit to Pakistan and the Afghan refugee camps there. It was when the Russians were invading Afghanistan. I learnt a lot . Not only about the history but about the author. Before the invasion Afghanistan was on its way to becoming a modern country with a bright future where girls were educated, the various groups got along and the countryside was not the desert it became with the invasion. 👇
