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“The writer cannot be a mere storyteller; he cannot be a mere teacher; he cannot merely X-ray society’s weaknesses, its ills, its perils. He or she must be actively involved shaping its present and its future.”
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“Being an American is about having the right to be who you are. Sometimes that doesn't happen.”
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“The guy who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed.”
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“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
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“Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can any deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It’s beyond me.”
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Melissa’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Melissa’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
161 books
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77 friends
156 books
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57 friends
8 books
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4 friends
1,017 books
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133 friends
328 books
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70 friends
361 books
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15 friends
81 books
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9 friends
85 books
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225 friends
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