“Oh, it's a fine and useless enterprise, trying to fix destiny. That trail leads straight back to the time before we ever lived, and into that deep well it's easy to cast curses like stones on our ancestors. But that's nothing more than cursing ourselves and all that made us. Had I not married a preacher named Nathan Price, my particular children would never have seen the light of this world. I walked through the valley of my fate, is all, and learned to love what I could lose”
Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
Book:The Poisonwood Bible
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The Poisonwood Bible
Barbara Kingsolver's 'The Poisonwood Bible' is a narrative that unfolds in the Congo during the 1960s, focusing on the Price family and their experiences under the guidance of their father, a missionary. The story delves into the complexities of colonialism, the impact of religious beliefs on personal and societal levels, and the intricate dynamics within the family unit. The novel is told from the perspectives of the Price daughters, each offering a unique and emotionally charged account of their time in Africa. more
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