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They weren’t far from home but this was Los Angeles. You could cover a lifetime in eleven miles.
“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach—waiting for a gift from the sea.”
― Gift from the Sea
― Gift from the Sea
“I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable.”
― Gift from the Sea
― Gift from the Sea
Jennifer’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Jennifer’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
684 books
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125 friends
197 books
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13 friends
718 books
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142 friends
500 books
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162 friends
662 books
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22 friends
317 books
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47 friends
94 books
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139 friends
114 books
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28 friends
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