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Delia Lloyd's avatar

Some wonderful recommendations in there Joanna. Thank you.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I agree, Delia! Every time I read one of Joanna's post, my TBR pile doubles!!

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Joanna Rakoff's avatar

Thank you so, so much! Definitely report back if you take any of them!

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Rick Schmidt's avatar

Just a lovely LOVE poem, to keep our heads above water! Thanks!

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Joanna Rakoff's avatar

Thank you. It's been such a hard month for so, so many.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Oh, I love that! I agree!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

This part got to me Joanna -"Is our collective terror affecting our immune systems?" Very apt ?

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Joanna Rakoff's avatar

This morning, at our local dog park, I mentioned this possibility and everyone nodded and said, "definitely." Very hard times.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Indeed.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

That got to me, as well, Jeanine!! I think the answer is probably yes!

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Grace Grossmann's avatar

Always living with love 💕

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

❤️

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Joanna Rakoff's avatar

There's really no other option, right?

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Kersty Franklin's avatar

Oh sweetie, do not despair!

I so felt your anguish. I'm there too. But that means there are so many more of us to spread the love everywhere!

"Remember those times and places—and there are so many—where people have behaved magnificently; this gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this spinning top of a world in a different direction.” (Howard Zinn)

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Joanna Rakoff's avatar

One of my favorite thinkers. xoxo

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Beautiful quote! Thanks for sharing!

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Amy Shearn's avatar

Oh gosh you’re amazing! Thanks for reading UNSEEN CITY so thoughtfully ❤️❤️ and my god I hope you feel better soon!!

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Joanna Rakoff's avatar

So loved it and very excited for your new one!

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Amy Shearn's avatar

You’re the best!

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Imola's avatar

I always love, and look forward to these recommendations! On another note, I whole heartedly agree with your way of teaching memoir! I am currently writing a memoir on my complex and abusive relationship with my ex-husband and this is a question I always ask myself: “What is my intention here? Love, or revenge?” If it wasn’t love, every single time, I wouldn’t be able to continue writing. And as strange as it sounds, I can find plenty of love for the man who once made my life an absolute misery, and gratitude I’m no longer with him. So thank you for that side note that I find very encouraging.

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