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Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives

by Laura Story

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The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)

by J.R.R. Tolkien

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read in November 2022

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"Rereading for the Tea with Tolkien Book Club. Yay!" — May 31, 2026 04:51PM

Nov 26, 2022 11:37AM

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The Secret Keeper

by Kate Morton (Goodreads Author)

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read in October 2012

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I just finished this book and once again I am utterly speechless! With each new work of Kate Morton's she further solidifies her position as my most treasured author! Her ability to weave a story that breathes and twists is just utterly amazing to ...more "

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"I’ve always intended to read this again because it’s my favorite Kate Morton book. Now is the time!" — May 30, 2026 11:24AM

Oct 18, 2012 02:41PM · see review

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Beth’s Quotes

“Love is not a weakness. It's the bravest act of our lives.”
― Georgia Scott, American Girl: Memories That Made Me

tags: brave-hearts, commitment, love

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

tags: darkness, drive-out, hate, inspirational, light, love, peace

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

tags: accomplishment, attributed-no-source, be-yourself, conformity, individuality

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“People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.”
― Logan Pearsall Smith

tags: life, reading

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“Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.' 'You have been my friend,' replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

tags: friendship

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