“They's a heap more to God's will than death, disapoint-ment, and like thet. Hit's God's will for us to be good and do good, love one another, be forgivin'..." He laughed. "I reckon I ain't very forgivin', son. I can forgive a fool, but I ain't inner-rested in coddlin' hypocrites. Well anyhow, folks who think God's will jest has to do with sufferin' and dyin', they done missed the whole point.”
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Olive Ann Burns
Olive Ann Burns (July 17, 1924 - July 4, 1990) was an American writer known for her portrayals of rural Southern life. Her most famous work, 'Cross Creek', was published in 1962 and won the Pulitzer Prize, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition. more
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