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Barbara Shoup's avatar

It is.

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Mandi L Abrahams's avatar

Is it a novel though?

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Dheepa R. Maturi's avatar

What a beautiful post, Barbara, about acknowledging our reality and still moving forward as and when we can. And I've added yet another book to my list because of you! Thank you!

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Stephen M Terrell's avatar

I'm still hunkering down in my malaise after the election. But it's good to see a twinkle of light in what you've written. I've repeatedly been disappointed by Booker and other prize-winning or short-listed novels. My tastes (or lack thereof) apparently are at odds with those who award prizes. But I'm intrigued by the concept and by your comments, so I'll take a look.

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Carol Roth's avatar

🫶👍

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SJ Rozan's avatar

God, yes.

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Susan White's avatar

Beautiful Barb! Thank you for this. I will read it. Sounds like I need to.

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Elizabeth Nichols's avatar

Yes. And thank you!

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Carol Roth's avatar

Thank you.

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Susan Neville's avatar

Yes!

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