True story: I was leaving my apartment building to go for a walk and said hello to a neighbor who was sitting in the lobby opening mail and deliveries. She asked “Do you read?”
“Oh, yes!” I replied.
“Well, here- I want to give this book to you. I just got it from Amazon.”
“That‘s so kind, but….”
“ I can‘t read it.” She said, and pointed to her eyes. “I‘m going to listen to the audiobook.”
She bought it to give away; refused my money.
Lesliereads (Continued) I learned that my neighbor‘s name is Betty and she is 85 years old. She bought the book to support Tarana Burke‘s continued work. A pick for me even though the last 3rd of the book felt rushed and less carefully edited than the first part. #TaranaBurke #MeToomovement 3y
TheKidUpstairs Betty rocks 3y
squirrelbrain Betty is a great neighbour! ❤️ 3y
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EvieBee What a story! 💕 3y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Love this story. 💕 We need more neighbours like Betty. 3y
Lesliereads @TheKidUpstairs Absolutely! 3y
Lesliereads @squirrelbrain yes! I feel myself blessed to have made Betty‘s acquaintance this way.♥️ 3y
Lesliereads @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego May others speak of us in the same way, one day!🙌🏾 3y
Lesliereads @EvieBee I love when there is a real life story I get to tag to my reading of a book! 💞 3y
SRWCF What a great story! 3y
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