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Quote by Sebastian Barry

“I wonder if I were to have an X-ray at the little hospital, would the machine see my grief? Is it like rust, arheum about the heart?”

Book:On Canaan's Side

Work

On Canaan's Side

In this literary work, readers are taken on a journey through the life of Sarah Phineas, whose experiences span from the early 20th century to the present day. The narrative delves into her personal struggles and the societal changes she witnesses, offering a rich tapestry of historical and emotional landscapes. more

Author

Sebastian Barry

Sebastian Barry is an Irish playwright known for his profound literary style and unique perspective on history. His works have won numerous literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. more

“I can't stop thinking about what he felt like against my body, against my lips. I can't remember anything else, anything before that. And I realize in this moment that I've finally done it. That horrible, awful thing I swore I would never do. The frosting. The cigarettes. The blue glass triangle. The shooting stars. The taste of his mouth on mine in the hall closet. Gone. All I can think about is Sam. Matt is – erased. My whole body is warm and buzzing. Sam is smiling next to me, because of me. And I've never felt so lonely in all my life.”

Grief Ya Contemporary

Author:Sarah Ockler

“Ruth, que quería que todos creyeran lo que ella sabía: que los muertos realmente nos hablan, que, en el aire que rodea a los vivos, los espíritus se mueven, se entremezclan y ríen con nosotros. Son el oxígeno que respiramos.”

Grief Spirits Duelo Espíritus

Book:The Lovely Bones

Source: The Lovely Bones

“There is no sorrow for a soul like the sorrow of losing a beloved— a water, the cold darkness of which none of us know until we’re thrown into its depths.”

Loss Grief

Book:A Secret Silent Fall

Source: A Secret Silent Fall

“Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever 'til the end of time! But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle money!”