312 books
—
1,142 voters
Netta De beer
https://www.goodreads.com/netts
“There's something about sadness that removes the scales from our eyes.”
― Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
― Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
“it requires great courage
to hold the wounded
parts of yourself
that are longing
for your loving attention”
― May You Know Peace: An Invitation to Embrace Your Life, As It Is
to hold the wounded
parts of yourself
that are longing
for your loving attention”
― May You Know Peace: An Invitation to Embrace Your Life, As It Is
“Of all the journeys we undertake in life, none are more significant than those that bring us back to ourselves.”
―
―
“Lean into joy: When the world seems to be falling apart, it can seem selfish or irresponsible to enjoy stuff. But joy is not frivolous—it’s fuel we need to continue fighting for a better world. Watch a funny show. Bake cookies. Befriend some raccoons and train them to fingerpaint. Remember that fascists hate joy and humor, and doing stuff fascists hate is always a good use of our time.”
―
―
“I stayed close enough to feel your light. Far enough not to burn.”
― We Were Never Just Friends
― We Were Never Just Friends
Netta’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Netta’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Netta
Lists liked by Netta























































