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“We make such a fetish of the family. I think we've created a tremendous mythology about it. We believe the family must be maintained, it's the basis of society, etc. Yet for a great many of us, the family has been difficult. Many of the troubles of mankind are family troubles, more devastating and more lasting than other kinds of troubles. Almost any well-run orphanage would be better than some families I've known. There are countless unjust and narrow-minded families, and parents who bring up children in hatred for reasons that are invalid. Just being a family is not enough. There has to be agreement: not a narrowing but a widening, not bitterness and misunderstanding but sensibility and justice.”

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Book:Marjory Stoneman Douglas: Voice of the River
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas: Voice of the River

This book delves into the life and work of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, highlighting her influential role in the conservation movement and her passionate defense of the Florida Everglades. It explores her contributions to environmental activism and her impact on the preservation of natural ecosystems. more

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Marjory Stoneman Douglas was an American journalist and author renowned for her advocacy in the conservation of the Florida Everglades. Born on April 7, 1890, and passing away on May 14, 1998, she was a pioneer in the environmental movement and her efforts significantly contributed to the protection of wetlands and wildlife. more

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