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“When you have children, you're obligated to live.”

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This book delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of personal history on individual lives, set against the backdrop of a restaurant that serves as a gathering place for a family dealing with various forms of homesickness. more

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Anne Tyler

Anne Tyler is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born on October 25, 1941. Her works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and unique narrative style, and she has won numerous American literary awards. more

“The tribe is whatever we believe it is. If we say the tribe is all the Little Ones in the forest, and all the trees, then that is what the tribe is. Even though some of the oldest trees here came from warriors of two different tribes, fallen in battle. We become one tribe because we say we're one tribe." Ender marveled at his mind, this small raman [member of another sentient species]. How few humans were able to grasp this idea, or let it extend beyond the narrow confines of their tribe, their family, their nation.”

Ifs Mind Believe Humans Littles Two Ideas Different Able Nations Tree Battle Members Species Forests Warrior Fallen Tribes Ender

Book:The Ender Quintet

Source: The Ender Quintet

“We are Craiglockhart's success stories. Look at us. We don't remember, we don't feel, we don't think - at least beyond the confines of what's needed to do the job. By any proper civilized standard (but what does that mean now?) we are objects of horror. But our nerves are completely steady. And we are still alive.”

Thinking Feels Looks Mean Doe Stills Stories Jobs Remember Alive Objects Needed Horror Standards Civilized Nerves Steady Ptsd Success Stories

Author:Pat Barker

“Every time my dreams threaten to become reality, something always happens and I end up alone.”

Ends Dream Reality Happens

Author:Jane Green

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