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"The currency in a gift economy is relationship, which is expressed as gratitude, as interdependence and the ongoing cycles of reciprocity. A gift economy nurtures the community bonds that enhance mutual well-being; the economic unit is 'we' rather than 'I', as all flourishing is mutual" (p. 33)

Its giving...Toruk Makto.

She's starting to annoy me with how many times she references being short. How short are you actually, Violet? Hmm?

"I dont judge others, tell people that they're wrong or I'm right. The truth works itself out. Life is an orchestra. Im here to play my not. No one else's. And its not my job to tell then how to play. I listen to their music. And maybe they listen to mine. I just want to make the music Im supposed to make" (p. 65)

Less than 100 pages in and I already detest it. The father is a douche bag. Those who reviewed it and said the story is "so touching" and "emotional", I hope you have a good reason for why the dad left his family to then want a relationship with his daughter at the age of 17. That being said, a lot of it is completely unrealistic which is what is pissing me off. I'm reading until halfway and making a decision.

So far I'm loving this story and the characters. I'm really hoping it becomes a book series!

I hope it gets better. I'm really trying to push through this. Also, apparently in this "small town" near Chicago everyone knows everyone. I highly doubt that. Also, too many characters are mentioned that I cant keep track of, and there's too much going on.

Makes me want to snuggle up near a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.

So far, I'm really enjoying it. It makes me feel like I'm residing near the plains in Kenya.

Dude. It's been 20 years. Let her go, man. I think it's time to move on.