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Wild Dark Shore

by Charlotte McConaghy (Goodreads Author)

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Where to Go When The Americas

by D.K. Publishing

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Not in My Book

by Katie Holt (Goodreads Author)

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“A society that does not respect women's anger is one that does not respect women; not as human beings, thinkers, knowers, active participants, or citizens.”
― Soraya Chemaly, Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger

tags: anger, feminism, gender, gender-equality, status, women

60 likes

“I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here. So, how can I find my way? Is there a chain saw of the soul, an ax I can take to my memories or fears?”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak

990 likes

“It's easier not to say anything. Shut your trap, button your lip, can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak

tags: lie, voice

851 likes

“Write about the emotions you fear the most.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson

tags: writing

535 likes

“I am beginning to measure myself in strength, not pounds. Sometimes in smiles.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Wintergirls

tags: self-esteem, self-image

898 likes

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