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The Death Of A President

This novel explores the aftermath of a president's assassination, delving into the political and emotional turmoil that follows such a tragic event. more

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William Manchester
William Manchester

William Manchester was a renowned American historian and biographer, born on April 1, 1922, and passed away on June 1, 2004. His works are known for their in-depth research and vivid narrative, with notable titles including 'The American Century' and 'Cromwell'. more

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“There had been a popular joke on Freedom, started by a man named Calder. Looking down from space, he had said, the dominant life forms on Earth were obviously the cereals and other grasses. They occupied all the most desirable and fertile land; and they had tamed insects and animals to care for them. In particular, they had domesticated the bipeds to nurture and cultivate them and to save and plant their seed. Now, watching the farmers, Alex could easily imagine that they were worshiping and genuflecting before their masters.”

“Losing faith is a complicated business and takes time. There are no epiphanies, no "moments of truth." It takes much thought and concentration in the later phases, which thenselves come about through an accumulation of small accidents: examples of general injustice, misfortune falling upon the godly, prayers of one's own unanswered.”