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Enemy Women

This novel delves into the complex relationships and experiences of women during a pivotal period in American history, highlighting the struggles and resilience of individuals caught in the midst of a cultural and territorial clash. more

Author

Paulette Jiles
Paulette Jiles

Paulette Jiles is an American poet born on April 4, 1943. Her works are known for their profound social commentary and rich emotional expression, which have won her widespread acclaim. more

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“Mistrust is the fuel for so much mental pain, so many mental disorders. I am not talking here about the suspicions we sometimes have of one another, the distant but lurking sense that perhaps our lover lies to us, our best friend whispers behind our back. I am talking about a belief that betrayal inundates the atoms of the universe, is so woven into the workings of the world that every step is treacherous, and that below the rich mud lies a mine.”

“Much has been said about the meanings we make of illness, but what about the meanings we make out of cure? Cure is complex, disorienting, a revisioning of the self, either subtle or stark. Cure is the new, strange planet, pressing in. The doctor could not have known. And that made me, as it does every patient, only more alone.”