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“Everyone struggles against despair, but it always wins in the end. It has to. It's the thing that lets us say goodbye.”

Book:Middlesex

Work

Middlesex

Middlesex is a novel that delves into the intricate tapestry of identity and heritage, following the life of a character who is born intersex and navigates a world that does not fully understand their identity. The story spans generations and cultures, offering a rich exploration of the human experience and the search for belonging. more

Author

Jeffrey Eugenides

Jeffrey Eugenides is an American novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound portrayal of complex family relationships. His works often explore identity, genetics, and human emotions. more

“I was beginning to understand something about normality. Normality wasn't normal. It couldn't be. If normality were normal, everybody could leave it alone. They could sit back and let normality manifest itself. But people-and especially doctors- had doubts about normality. They weren't sure normality was up the job. And so they felt inclined to give it a boost.”

People Ifs Giving Jobs Felt Doubt Normal Doctors Manifest Boost Normality

Book:Middlesex: A Novel

Source: Middlesex: A Novel

“I suppose he's making a real fashion statement, but this is high school. You're not supposed to be real. You're supposed to be enough like everyone else to get through and out into the waiting world.”

World Real Enough School Waiting Fashion High School Statements Supposed To Be Being Real Real You Fashion Statement

Author:Elizabeth Scott

“I am only trying to call attention to a fact; the fact that this year, of this month, or, more likely, this very day, we have failed to practice ourselves the kind of behaviour we expect from other people.”

People Trying Years Kind Facts Attention Practice Months Behaviour

Book:The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics

Source: The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics

“It reminded me of that tongue-in-cheek quick history of art I'd overheard...Used to be people couldn't draw very well, then they could, and now they can't again.”