Holding the Self Lightly

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Language has adhesive properties…, drawing us together by enabling us to share our stories…. By inviting us into another’s skin, novels encourage us to practice empathy.  And good novels celebrate the myriad complexities of individuals by creating ample room for all characters to have a voice.

Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being

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