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Najiyah is Currently Reading

Najiyah is currently reading

The Civil Wars of Julia Ward Howe

by Elaine Showalter

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Najiyah said: " Fearless exploration of the domestic side of a power couple's relationship. Well-researched, but with a hint of 21st "centurycentrism" (AKA looking back through a feminist lens). This book does give a textured portrait of what it was like to be a wom ...more "

Apr 26, 2016 02:37PM · see review

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Salt: A World History

by Mark Kurlansky

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Najiyah said: " The first third is fascinating and well-written. In the middle it bogs down a bit into a sort of repetitive econ/military history lesson. Determined to finish, though, because I sense more fascinating stuff may await. "

Apr 26, 2016 02:24PM · see review

Najiyah’s Quotes

“Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy.”
― Rumi

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“Remember. The way you make love is the way God will be with you.”
― Rumi Jalalud-Din

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“You are a volume in the divine book
A mirror to the power that created the universe
Whatever you want, ask it of yourself
Whatever you’re looking for can only be found
Inside of you”
― Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi, The Rubais of Rumi: Insane with Love

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“When someone is counting out
gold for you, don't look at your hands,
or the gold. Look at the giver.”
― Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, The Masnavi, Book Two

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“The moon stays bright when it doesn't avoid the night.”
― Rumi

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