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Quote by Justin Torres

“Everybody’s got rights. A man tied to a bed got rights. A man down in a dungeon got rights. A little screaming baby got rights. Yeah, you got rights. What you don’t got is power.”

Book:We the Animals

Work

We the Animals

In this gripping narrative, the reader is taken on a journey through the formative years of a young boy named Joseph, whose life is intertwined with the complexities of his family dynamics and the rural landscape of upstate New York. The novel delves into the boy's struggle to understand his place in the world, as well as the challenges and joys of his family life. With a lyrical prose and vivid imagery, 'We the Animals' offers a poignant look at the human condition and the enduring power of family bonds. more

Author

Justin Torres

Justin Torres is an American novelist born in 1980. His works are celebrated for their profound social insight and depiction of Latin American life in the United States. Torres' debut novel, 'We the Kings,' won the National Book Award in 2012, propelling him into the spotlight as a prominent author. more

“Our bodies need regular washing because we get dirty everyday. But so do our hearts! Because each day, people hurt us, offend us, forget us, snub us, step on us, reject us. But if we choose to forgive everyone everyday, we cleanse our hearts! We wake up the next morning refreshed and pure and lovely!”