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MaryElizabeth Williams

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Mary Elizabeth Williams is a journalist who writes about gender, politics, and, more often than you'd think, Miley Cyrus. Her byline has appeared in lots of places, including The New York Times and LA Times. In 2010, she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, and in 2011, she was rediagnosed at Stage 4. She became one of the first ten patients in an early clinical trial for a new form of cancer treatment, and was declared cancer free twelve weeks later. But while things were looking up for her, her best friend was facing ovarian cancer -- and much more limited options. "A Series of Catastrophes & Miracles," coming from National Geographic Books in 2016, is her account of the experience. Mary Elizabeth lives with her family in the part of Ne ...more

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MaryElizabeth Williams Beatrice and Benedict! Intellectual equals with a sense of humor. They're a big part of why I named one of my children Beatrice.…moreBeatrice and Benedict! Intellectual equals with a sense of humor. They're a big part of why I named one of my children Beatrice.(less)

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MaryElizabeth Williams Writing for me is a way to make sense of experience. There's a kind of forced objectivity that you have to bring to the telling of your own story, tha…moreWriting for me is a way to make sense of experience. There's a kind of forced objectivity that you have to bring to the telling of your own story, that gives context and meaning to what you've been through. I wrote A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles shortly after my dear friend got some devastating news, and being able to have place that narrative filled me with a strong sense of purpose.(less)

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“The common mistake that bullies make is assuming that because someone is nice that he or she is weak. Those traits have nothing to do with each other. In fact, it takes considerable strength and character to be a good person.”
― Mary Elizabeth Williams

tags: blog, bullying, kindness, strength-of-character

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“If we forever treat people like the person they were at their lowest, most despicable moments, how can we expect them not to believe that's who they are, and behave accordingly?”
― Mary Elizabeth Williams

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“Yes, babies in the womb are human beings, but so what?”
― Mary Elizabeth Williams

tags: abortion, babies, death, life, maternity, womb

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