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“How many times would he disappoint you in a day if you were married to him, Ursula wondered?”

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This book is a philosophical and speculative fiction that delves into the idea of life after death and the cyclical nature of existence. The protagonist, who faces numerous deaths and rebirths, reflects on the human condition and the nature of existence across different eras and circumstances. more

Author

Kate Atkinson

Kate Atkinson is a celebrated British author, recognized for her crime novels and historical fiction. Born in 1951, she has garnered critical acclaim for her intricate plots and compelling characters. Atkinson's writing frequently delves into themes of morality, identity, and the passage of time. more

“Jerusalem has a way of disappointing in tormenting both conquerors and visitors. The contrast between the real and heavenly cities is so excruciating that a hundred patients a year are committed to this city's asylum, suffering from the Jerusalem Syndrome, a madness of anticipation, disappointment and delusion.”

Disappointment Disillusionment

Book:Jerusalem: The Biography

Source: Jerusalem: The Biography

“Conroy writes that, while part of him was following the basketball game from the bench, "the other part, an embassy of a completely sovereign nation, would fling its doors open to the most authentic part of me.”

Disappointment Routine Repetition Drudgery

Book:My Losing Season: A Memoir

Source: My Losing Season: A Memoir

“Think in terms of opportunities and solutions instead of problems, disappointment, and failure.”

Failure Disappointment Opportunities Think No Excuses

Book:No Excuses, The Fit Mind-Fit Body Strategy Book

Source: No Excuses, The Fit Mind-Fit Body Strategy Book