I needed words because unhappy families are conspiracies of silence. The one who breaks the silence is never forgiven. He or she has to learn to forgive him or herself.
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I needed words because unhappy families are conspiracies of silence. The one who breaks the silence is never forgiven. He or she has to learn to forgive him or herself.
.... I close my eyes and listen to the roar and clatter of the world as it rushes by. We are rushing too. The wind is whipping past us. We are so brief. A one-day dandelion. A seedpod skittering across the ice. We are a feather falling from the wing of a bird. I don't know why it is given to us to be so mortal and to feel so much. It is a cruel trick, and glorious.
Sharing a childhood fave with my kids. ❤️
A nice summer listen! The language was a little outdated but the message of neighborly action and non-judgement was lovely. As urban community gardeners, we really related the relationship-building.
panWell, my midway thoughts on this book stand. Too many allusions to other children's literature made this feel completely unoriginal. The prose was mediocre and too much time was spent emphasizing hazel's insecurities, which is the most boring kind of main character.
So for people who like invisible pie, the invisible pie at Moonlite All-Nite was perfect, despite being just okay.
The barber, equally unable to shave himself, and to not shave himself, is impossible. Yet somehow, there he is.
Squeeee!
Half way into this audiobook. The kids are enjoying it but I have to admit that I am not. So many references to other books, it feels like a recycled fairy tale. (Rowling, Tolkien, Lewis, gaiman). so far, pretty unoriginal.
"Courtly love – so pure, so true! More pining than what the modern couple would care to indulge in, but pining is better than being bored to tears at your loom, I suppose."
"Oh, no! Feminists in the underwear section!"
I just love Kate Beaton's understated humor.
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