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“We realized that the version of the world [our parents] rendered for us was not the world they really believed in, and that for all their caretaking and bitching about crabgrass they didn't give a damn about lawns.”

Book:The Virgin Suicides

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The Virgin Suicides

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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 remember everything,' Bette Midler flatly notes. 'But you know how in life, you tend to hold grudges? Well, I don’t do that any more. Bad, bad stuff. I did as a young person, but it just wore me out. Oh, it really did! How many times can you wake up in the middle of the night gnashing your teeth? It’s so boring. Give it up!”

Growing Up Adulthood Grudges Vindictiveness Bette Midler

Book:Mouth

Source: Mouth

“She logged in and read a few of her old posts, smiling at the issues she had raged about and shaking her head at how some of the rants now seemed pretentious and judgmental. She had grown so much without even realizing she had. Mythili typed out the draft, spicing it up subtly and after a last read, she published it. Admiring the brand new post on her main page, she realized she missed writing. She had barely written anything since her last by-line. Typing this out, she felt like she was back with a long-lost friend who understood her. It was like snuggling up in a warm blanket when a thunderstorm raged outside.”

Writing Growing Up Blogging Writing Craft

Book:A Newlywed’s Adventures in Married Land

Source: A Newlywed’s Adventures in Married Land

“Unfortunately the ‘warrior’ archetype accidentally dropped the soap in the shower and he has been getting boned senseless by the ‘soldier/lobbyist archetype’ ever since.”

Growing Up Rites Of Passage Leaving Neverland Soldier Archetype Warrior Archetype

Book:Leaving Neverland: Why Little Boys Shouldn't Run Big Corporations

Source: Leaving Neverland: Why Little Boys Shouldn't Run Big Corporations