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The Immigrants

This book delves into the lives of individuals who have left their homes to settle in a new land, highlighting their struggles, adaptations, and contributions to their adopted communities. more

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Howard Fast
Howard Fast

Howard Fast was an American novelist known for his historical novels and socialist literature. His works often focused on social justice and the struggles of the working class, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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“We obey people we don't trust, to buy things we don't need, to impress people we don't like, using money we don't have, for gratifications that don't last, killing animals we don't hate, for pleasures that don't satisfy, dreaming of a life we don't deserve, and praying for an afterlife that doesn't exist, we are a stupid species”

“When I travel around the world, I see that poor countries sell their grain to the West while their own children starve in their arms. And we feed it to livestock. So we can eat a steak? Am I the only one who sees this as a crime? Every morsel of meat we eat is slapping the tear-stained face of a starving child. When I look into her eyes, should I be silent? The Earth can produce enough for everyone’s need. But not enough for everyone’s greed.”