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The Savage Grace

This book delves into the lives of a wealthy family during the 1930s, examining the intricate dynamics between its members and the impact of their wealth on their personal lives. The narrative is driven by themes of obsession, desire, and the destructive power of family secrets. more

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Bree Despain
Bree Despain

Bree Despain is an American author born in 1979. She is known for her fantasy novels, which blend mystery, adventure, and themes of growth. Her works are highly appreciated by young readers and have gained recognition in the literary world. more

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“The subject who speaks is situated in relation to the other. This privilege of the other ceases to be incomprehensible once we admit that the first fact of existence is neither being in itself nor being for itself but being for the other, in other words, that human existence is a creature. By offering a word, the subject putting himself forward lays himself open and, in a sense, prays.”

“Human beings have capitalized on the silence of animals, just as certain human beings have historically imposed silence on certain other human beings by denying slaves the right to literacy, denying women the right to own property, and denying both the right to vote.”

“Not only are animals unable to avail themselves of language to assert their own rights, but many fewer humans have a clear sense of kinship with animals than have a clear sense of kinship with other humans. Among beings with subjective states of awareness, animals are the untouchable caste, those whom human others would rather not acknowledge, let alone render assistance.”