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“As we watched the soldiers and the Rambo disappear I remember feeling preternaturally calm. This is what deep, deep fear does to you. It turns you into a state of unfeeling.”

Quote by Lloyd Jones

Book:Mister Pip
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Mister Pip

Mister Pip is a narrative that intertwines the story of a young girl, Matilda, living in the Solomon Islands during a turbulent civil war with her fascination for the classic novel 'Great Expectations'. The book explores themes of resilience, the power of storytelling, and the impact of literature on individual lives. more

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Lloyd Jones
Lloyd Jones

Lloyd Jones is a renowned New Zealand author known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into New Zealand's social and cultural landscape. His works span a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, and drama, and have been well-received by readers. more

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“I thought about how often this was needed in everyday life. How we feel lonely, sometimes to the point of tears, but we don’t let those tears come because we are not supposed to cry. Or how we feel a surge of love for a partner but we don’t say anything because we’re frozen with the fear of what those words might do to the relationship. Morrie’s approach was exactly the opposite. Turn on the faucet. Wash yourself with the emotion. It won’t hurt you. It will only help. If you let the fear inside, if you pull it on like a familiar shirt, then you can say to yourself, “All right, it’s just fear, I don’t have to let it control me. I see it for what it is.” Same for loneliness: you let go, let the tears flow, feel it completely—but eventually be able to say, “All right, that was my moment with loneliness. I’m not afraid of feeling lonely, but now I’m going to put that loneliness aside and know that there are other emotions in the world, and I’m going to experience them as well.”

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Book:Tuesdays With Morrie: An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson
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