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Parable of the Sower

by Octavia E. Butler

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The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes

by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author)

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

by James McBride (Goodreads Author)

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Kelley’s Quotes

“Don't waste your one beautiful life," Vivien said softly.”
― Ann Hood, The Obituary Writer

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“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes...you're Doing Something.”
― Neil Gaiman

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“The rule is, don't speak of the dead, not don't speak ill of the dead's terrible relatives.”
― Erin McKean, The Secret Lives of Dresses

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“I’ve known people that the world has thrown everything at to discourage them...to break their spirit. And yet something about them retains a dignity. They face life and don’t ask quarters.”
― Horton Foote

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“This was how to help a family who has just lost their child. Wash the clothes, make soup. Don't ask them what they need, bring them what they need. Keep them warm. Listen to them rant, and cry, and tell their story over and over.”
― Ann Hood, The Obituary Writer

tags: greiving, grief, grief-support, how-to-help-people, loss, loss-of-a-child, loss-of-family

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Challenge: 50 Books — 4303 members — last activity 4 hours, 41 min ago
This group is for people who want to be challenged to read 50 books in one year. Start the challenge by creating a post with the title of your chall ...more

Banned Books — 5207 members — last activity 21 hours, 0 min ago
To celebrate our love of reading books that people see fit to ban throughout the world. We abhor censorship and promote freedom of speech.

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22401 members — last activity 23 hours, 24 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

Book freaks — 2085 members — last activity Jul 26, 2025 11:04AM
Welcome Book Freaks! This is our little haven where we talk about the books we've read and share our opinions. "So many books, so little time."-Frank ...more

Fans of Southern Literature — 546 members — last activity Aug 30, 2025 04:35AM
This is a group that discusses Southern authors and literature. We as a group have people who come together and talk about the great southern books we ...more

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