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"This is a good book but I'm reading other books meanwhile." — Jan 21, 2016 01:03PM
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"The part about being a foreigner in France and eating disorders are interesting, but honestly the character is kind of an asshole who is a teacher but holds harmful views against children/youth.
A year ago this would have triggered me, having had teachers holding such harmful views.
At least she understands that she needs to change jobs (but only because it bores her.)" — Sep 25, 2015 07:56AM
"The part about being a foreigner in France and eating disorders are interesting, but honestly the character is kind of an asshole who is a teacher but holds harmful views against children/youth.
A year ago this would have triggered me, having had teachers holding such harmful views.
At least she understands that she needs to change jobs (but only because it bores her.)" — Sep 25, 2015 07:56AM
“She's terrified that all these sensations and images are coming out of her — but I think she's even more terrified to find out why." Carla's description was typical of survivors of chronic childhood abuse. Almost always, they deny or minimize the abusive memories. They have to: it's too painful to believe that their parents would do such a thing.”
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“If a child grows up in an environment infested with predators, he or she would have a hard time building healthy relationships in society, the whole life.”
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“Be sensitive to those around you, sometimes they could be silent but screaming for help from within”
― When Roses are Crushed
― When Roses are Crushed
“Nothing distinguishes memories from ordinary moments. Only later do they make themselves known, from their scars. - Chris Marker”
― I Remember Beirut
― I Remember Beirut
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