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When the jingle of the last bell had died away, Mr. Bassett said soberly, as they stood together on the hearth: “Children, we have special cause to be thankful that the sorrow we expected was changed into joy, so we’ll read a chapter ‘fore
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“Herbivores eat Brussels sprouts, carnivores eat birds, cashivores eat dollar bills, and verbivores eat words.”
― Theo of Golden
― Theo of Golden
“our hearts burned within us, our souls stood on tiptoe, our eyes recognized something good and true, and our minds could believe, if not fully, then ever so slightly, that love and heaven and forgiveness are the most real things that we can know in this world?”
― Theo of Golden
― Theo of Golden
“most of what I was taught as gospel standards turned out to be optional values abandoned for power, greed, or lies. The church that raised me bears almost no resemblance to the one dehumanizing refugees, defending white supremacy, and aligning with a morally bankrupt autocrat. To put it succinctly: Organized religion, once my happy place, truly confuses me. I am adrift inside it for the first time in my life.”
― Awake: A Memoir
― Awake: A Memoir
“And remember, heaven can draw a straight line with a crooked stick.”
― Theo of Golden
― Theo of Golden
“I know you think of me as your mother only, but please remember, inside I am also just a girl.”
― The Correspondent
― The Correspondent
Little Women Readalong
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This June, I will be hosting a readalong of Louisa May Alcott's classic Little Women. Please do join in if you would like to read this book or learn a ...more
Our Shared Shelf
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OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
Arizona Goodreads Club
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A group for all Arizonians to unite, share, enjoy, and suggest the books that have influenced their lives.
The Book Was Better
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Join the discussion about your favorite books that have hit the big screen. If you would like to start a topic thread, please use the search bar to ...more
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