Athena Macmillan

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“If you want to understand any woman you must first ask about her mother and then listen carefully. Stories about food show a strong connection. Wistful silences demonstrate unfinished business. The more a daughter knows about the details of her mother's life - without flinching or whining - the stronger the daughter.”
― Anita Diamant, The Red Tent

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“To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.”
― Yann Martel, Life of Pi

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“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

tags: identity

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“The game is to have them all running about with fire extinguishers when there is a flood, and all crowding to that side of the boat which is already nearly gunwale under.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

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“I love you breathlessly, my amazing man.”
― Paullina Simons, The Bronze Horseman

tags: romance, the-bronze-horseman, ww-2russia

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ReSisters: Dunedin Bookclub — 22 members — last activity Aug 28, 2017 04:40PM
Feminist book club exploring literature by inspiring women and other books addressing social equality and human rights.

Around the World in 80 Books — 32052 members — last activity 1 hour, 30 min ago
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Oprah's Book Club (Official) — 88543 members — last activity 3 hours, 39 min ago
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