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“The memory of oppressed people is one thing that cannot be taken away, and for such people, with such memories, revolt is always an inch below the surface.”
― A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present
― A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present
“In the long run, the oppressor is also a victim. In the short run (and so far, human history has consisted only of short runs), the victims, themselves desperate and tainted with the culture that oppresses them, turn on other victims.”
― A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present
― A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present
“Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.”
― Selected Poems
― Selected Poems
“The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you don't listen to it, you will never know what justice is.”
― A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present
― A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
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Adelina’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Adelina’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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