“Safety was one thing, but what he really wanted was to be electrified, to be wounded, to be cast into the wilderness, to be released, to be exalted, and most especially to be surrounded by the drowning noise and ebullience and casual presence of friends calling out his name, demanding his presence.”
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Carol Shields (June 2, 1935 - July 16, 2003) was a renowned Canadian author. Her works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, with notable titles including 'The Stone Diaries' and 'Swimming Lessons'. more
“Growing up, coming to terms with, and living through the complications of Diabetes.”
“to have great pain is to have certainty; to hear that another person has pain is to have doubt.”