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“How can a health service so stripped of spare capacity cope with the demands of a once-ina-lifetime global pandemic? I bite my lip and think longingly of Germany’s twenty-nine intensive care beds per 100,000 people – four times the number of ICU beds in Britain”
― Breathtaking
― Breathtaking
“María was out of the blocks the moment she heard the doorbell jangle. She came rushing from the kitchen to greet her childhood friend with cilantro hugs and chipotle kisses.”
― In the Shadow of Time
― In the Shadow of Time
“This is what families do for each other—hide a few uncomfortable truths, allow a few self-deceptions. Little kindnesses.” “And little cruelties,” he said.”
― French Braid
― French Braid
“My question is whether today you are of the same view about the Wall as something humane, and the killings at the border an act of peace.’ He raises his free arm, inhales and screams, ‘More! Than! Ever!’ He brings his fist down.”
― Stasiland: True Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall
― Stasiland: True Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall
“We have a fantastic health service and it is well capable of handling the most tremendous pressures, as everyone knows.”
― Breathtaking
― Breathtaking
Augustus -buddy read
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Buddy read of Augustus - John Williams
Beautiful People
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— last activity Oct 10, 2023 09:51AM
Let's fantasize about our youth and read contemporary novels! Make sure you add Beautiful People to your playlists first! This group was created spec ...more
Stoner - John Williams
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— last activity Apr 10, 2025 04:32AM
Buddy read with Antoinette, Diane and Mark
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