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It helped me understand how and why authoritarian regimes come to power and the deceptions employed by despots to retain control. The danger arises because, on a fundamental level, most people find it easier to follow rules, whether imposed
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“The physician’s duty is not to stave off death or return patients to their old lives, but to take into our arms a patient and family whose lives have disintegrated and work until they can stand back up and face, and make sense of, their own existence.”
― When Breath Becomes Air
― When Breath Becomes Air
“We shall rise insensibly, and reach the tops of the everlasting hills, where the winds are cool and the sight is glorious.”
― When Breath Becomes Air
― When Breath Becomes Air
“Saying “yes” doesn’t mean I don’t know how to say no, and saying “please” doesn’t mean I am waiting for permission.”
― Yes Please
― Yes Please
“Will having a newborn distract from the time we have together?" she asked. "Don't you think saying goodbye to your child will make your death more painful?"
"Wouldn't it be great if it did?" I said. Lucy and I both felt that life wasn't about avoiding suffering.”
― When Breath Becomes Air
"Wouldn't it be great if it did?" I said. Lucy and I both felt that life wasn't about avoiding suffering.”
― When Breath Becomes Air
“The main message of Jesus, I believed, is that mercy trumps justice every time.”
― When Breath Becomes Air
― When Breath Becomes Air
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Teen/YA Fiction Book Club
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Hi If you love all types of YA Fiction, this is the group for you. All members will have a chance to pick a book for the group to read and discuss. Th ...more
3 Keys Manatee Book Club
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Manatee County Library system book club at 3 Keys
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