Stephy's profile

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Stephy's bookshelves

read (1789)
currently-reading (3)
to-read (12)
lesbian (128)
fiction (116)
mystery (110)
funread (100)
womens-studies (89)
science-fiction (84)
i_was_reading_his-her_works (80)
gay (73)
childhood_favorites (71)
humor (70)
non-fiction (68)
fantasy (67)
social_commentary (61)
autobiography (59)

history (58)
have_to_be_able_to_think (55)
classics (52)
it_was_a_book_it_was_there (46)
spirituality (45)
poetry (43)
life-and-living (43)
nostalgia (41)
woman_history (40)
survival (37)
sexually-abused-human-beings (31)
travel (27)
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mental-health (26)
emotionally_draining (25)
kidstuff (25)
adventure (23)

thumping_good_read (21)
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horror (12)
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plays (7)
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Stephy is currently reading

	08/12 Stephy gave to: Make Them Go Away: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Reeve and the Case Against Disability Rights (Paperback) by Mary Johnson bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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	08/12 Stephy gave to: ShrinkLits: Seventy of the World's Towering Classics Cut Down to Size (Paperback) by Maurice Sagoff bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
	recommended for: everyone read in January, 1980 Stephy said: "To enjoy this book, you must have actually Read the books that Maurice Sagoff has "shrunk" into "Shrinklets, Seventy of the world's towering classics cut down to size". I might have preferred "Gilgamesh" to say, "Lo...more " add a comment
	07/02 Stephy gave to: Immortal Poems of the English Language (Mass Market Paperback) by Oscar Williams bookshelves: classics, currently-reading, poetry, social_commentary, spirituality, survival	my rating:
	read in July, 1954 Stephy said: "This has been an ongoing "Currently Reading" book in my collection since I owned the first, 1952 edition. Every now and them it falls to pieces and I get a new copy. Many of my favorite poems are in here, the ones I memorized in childhood t...more " see all 2 comments

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August 13
	Stephy gave to: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (Paperback) by Dave Eggers	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: The Psalms - Grail Translation From the Hebrew (Paperback) by GIA Communications bookshelves: chronic_pain---living_with_it, classics, currently-reading-again, have_to_be_able_to_think, life-and-living, nostalgia, poetry, reference, short-stories, social_commentary, spirituality, theology, thumping_good_read	my rating:
	recommended for: Seekers and Poets, lovers of words read in January, 1994 Stephy said: "This translation of the Psalms from Hebrew to English paid special attention to the literary fidelity, and to the rhythmic structure of the poetry of the Psalms. That is to say, the translators were themselves poets, in addition to Biblical translat...more " add a comment
August 12
	Stephy gave to: Quotable Chicago (Paperback) by Richard Lindberg	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: Disability, Citizenship and Community Care: A Case for Welfare Rights? (Studies in Cash and Care) by Kirstein Rummery	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: Disability Rights And the American Social Safety Net (Hardcover) by Jennifer L. Erkulwater	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: Disability Awareness - do it right! Your all-in-one how-to guide (Paperback) by The Ragged Edge Online Community	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: Quicki-Mini Stress-Management Strategies for You a Person With a Disability (Or Even If You Are Not Disabled-Right Now) by David G. Danskin	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: Disability Rights Handbook: A Guide to Benefits and Services for All Disabled People, Their Families, Carers and Advisers (Paperback) by Ian Greaves	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: Disability: Rights and Wrongs (Paperback) by Harrison	my rating:
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	Stephy gave to: The Disability Rights Movement (Cornerstones of Freedom) by Deborah Kent	my rating:
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Stephy's favorite quotes

"Dance like no one is watching.
Sing like no one is listening.
Love like you've never been hurt
and live like it's heaven on Earth."
— Mark Twain

tags: dance, inspirational, life, love

3647 people liked it

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
— Dr. Seuss

tags: crying, experience, happiness, joy, life, optimism, sadness, smiling

2773 people liked it

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."
— Albert Einstein

tags: einstein, human, humor, infinity, nature, philosophy, science, stupidity, universe

2524 people liked it

"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
— Marcus Tullius Cicero

tags: books, soul

2451 people liked it

"Be the Change that you wish to see in the world."
— Mahatma Gandhi

tags: change, inspirational, philosophy, the, world

2450 people liked it

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Stephy's groups (recent posts)

Movies We've Just Watched — 888 members — last activity 2 hours, 48 min ago
A chance in quick form to give your recent impressions of a movie you just watched--on the big screen or on dvd. Good or bad; life-changing or just s...more

Quotable Quotes — 316 members — last activity 11 hours, 18 min ago
I'd love to create a database of sorts filled with everyone's favorite quotes from books. Come share your favorites!

Star Trek: New Frontier — 4 members — last activity 08/01/2007 09:39PM
The popular book series by author Peter David.

Stephy's friend comments

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from Todd

03/01/2008 11:18AM

Thanks for being a friend. What a great selection of books you have.

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from Aimee

10/14/2007 12:35PM

Stephy is one of those rare folk you encounter who is an actual genius. She has a unique and uncanny ability to see the realities of both the simple and complex, and to articulate them brilliantly. Her honesty is refreshing, her life experience incredible, and her appetite for knowledge is matched by few. She's also blessed with a sharp wit, which never fails to put a smile on my face. I truly enjoy reading her book reviews.

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from Greta

09/17/2007 02:41PM

Stephy's voracious, multi-genre appetite puts my little pop-literature collection to shame. She is one of the most actively intelligent people I know, as well as one of the funniest. She has a sparkling, all-encompassing appreciation for intelligent humor, good poetry, all kinds of fiction, history...for everything, really! Stephy rocks!

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from Diane

09/12/2007 03:00PM

As Stephy's friend, I can tell you that this is really her! I'm am, in no way, as revolution minded as she is...I sit on the sideline, quietly waving a flag and whispering "Go Team!"

(Make mine Earl Grey & Pecan Sandies, please)

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Stephy's friends (8)

	Aimee 385 books, 16 friends Friend details Fate brought us together "Aimee and I met at a Woman's living Co-op in Portland, Oregon. I was crazy as all get out, and she wasn't frightened or impressed. We laughed a lot together. We went rafting together on the Clackamas River. We climbed the Oneonta Gorge of the Columbia River Gorge together. Twice! I wasn't even handicapped completely when I met her. I am not as ambulatory, but Aimee is still my friend. I was there the day she met the wonderful man whom she eventually married. I was honored to be at their wedding"
	Diane 364 books, 5 friends Friend details Fate brought us together "I don't remember a time when I didn't know Diane. She is genuinely intelligent, and amazingly well read. We have played Scrabble while drinking coffee for as long as anyone can remember. She's far away and I HATE that. Not only do I miss her, I also miss our ongoing Scrabble games. And just what does "We hooked up" Mean, anyway? It sounds insulting. To the best of my knowledge, Diane and I have never "hooked up." Stephy -- "hooked up" isn't exactly insulting, but it's not something you and I"
	Joanna 398 books 19 friends
	Lynzee 105 books, 4 friends Friend details Through a friend "Lynzee is a dear. Sweet Greta's friend. That's about all I know, but anyone who makes Greta smile is a friend of mine."
	Kelly 153 books, 5 friends Friend details Fate brought us together, Through a friend "Kelly is one of the more amazing human being I've ever met. I met him through a friend who worked with him. He's got a wonderful sense of humor, and I enjoy seeing him. I have learned so much from him, and I've read many books he recommended, enjoying them tremendously. His attitude toward disability rights has taught me how to be handicapped but not be a doormat. He is one of my heroes. I'm grateful for his friendship. He's also married to a dear woman friend of mine. "
	Eric 9 books, 1 friend Friend details Fate brought us together "1967: I was a waitress at a coffeehouse where he was a Bridge Player. We clicked and have been friends ever since. Our friendship has survived four decades, and continues. He's an absolute genius. When I met him he was an Astrophysicist. Now he is retired and teaching at a college too far from me. I still love him best."
	Greta 93 books 4 friends
	Kyle 1648 books, 18 friends Friend details Online "She found my web log while looking for something I mentioned in passing. We touch base occasionally. She owes me a letter."

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