When Meyer released this novel, I was a bit curious. I decided to give it a chance. And you know what? I like it. Yeah, it's not a perfect romance, but since when does media have to be morally pure? Sometimes a story is just a story, not a lesson in ethics. Meyer's prose is lovely and lends itself to easy, fast reading. I got sucked in and I'm really enjoying myself. I guess that makes me a fan again🤷🏼♀️ Here's a snippet I liked.
Be faithful, be vigilant, be untiring in your efforts to break every yoke, and let the oppressed go free. Come what may - cost what it may - inscribe on the banner which you unfurl... "No compromise with slavery! No union with slaveholders!"
- WM. Lloyd Garrison, preface to Selected Works of Frederick Douglass
pickWhen I picked up this book, I honestly didn't think there would be any truly informative or revolutionary ideas inside. Well, I was wrong! I really enjoyed Kondo's insights and lessons about why we shouldn't always keep mementos; her writing about being stuck in the past and missing who you used to be really touched me. It helped me move on from an old friendship. I do feel lighter, happier for having read this. Now to actually tackle my house!
This passage really spoke to me. I've been struggling with making a decision on whether I should get rid of these incredibly sentimental letters I own. They're from a former friend of almost 15 years. We got off on bad terms, but I've kept her many letters to me. I think it's time to let go. I get sad thinking about throwing them out, but they don't spark joy. Upon reflection, they've fulfilled their role. Thank you Marie for helping me move on.
Bought today! I'm excited to read this; it's been on my #tbr for the longest time. It's so incredibly important to read these testaments of the Holocaust and to remember with clarity so that it may never happen again. I feel privileged to have this. I'll update once I start reading, but I plan on finishing my current reads first (Carl Sagan and Cormac McCarthy).
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