The power of ostracism derives from its targeting of our vulnerabilities and insecurities: the fear of not belonging – ultimately, of being alone.
The History Book Club
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"Interested in history - then you have found the right group". The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodread ...more
Ancient & Medieval Historical Fiction
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The focus of this group is historical fiction set in Ancient and Medieval eras(with some post Medieval), in any geographical location. Preference is g ...more
Apocalypse Whenever
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The most active group for apocalyptic and dystopian stories! Join a monthly book discussion, get recommendations, or just tell us if you like canned p ...more
Future Survivors, the Apocalypse Group
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For readers and writers of apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, or dystopian novels, and fans of the dystopian genre of movies. NOTICE: This group recently ...more
Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
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We do not discriminate against apocalypses; we will love and accept them all. Those do to human wars, astral impact, plagues and infections, governmen ...more
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