Author: momina seebi
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Chapter 5 – The book thief: The softest things break first
Markus Zusak wrote this in 2005, pulling stories out of his parents’ memories of World War II in Germany. The bombings, the fear, the silence. He gave the voice of this book to Death itself, because who better to tell a story set in a place where Death was always busy? Zusak didn’t want to…
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CHAPTER 2 – LES MISERABLES: LIGHT FINDS THE BROKEN
Les Miserables. It comes from French, and it literally means “the miserable ones”. But it’s not just about being sad. It’s about the broken. The forgotten. The punished. The abandoned. The ones society shoves into corners, the poor, the criminals, the women left with nothing, the children who grow up too fast. The people who…
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Tera-viva-Chapter One: Eco-Feminism and the Hidden Wealth of Rural Communities-Vandana-Shiva
Vandana Shiva is woman who has inspired millions of people throughout the world through various of her books. Among these books, there a book called Terra Viva. It’s first chapter primarily focuses on how rural communities–despite being disconnected and unaware of modern technology or technological advancements–still possess more knowledge of the environment and its’ requirements…
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The Union of Elements as the Sacred Origin of Form and Spiritual Memory
I believe there are tons of people immediately close to you, those over border and people who teach you, who greatly influence your ideals, motives and beliefs greatly. Whether it’s your fifth grade teacher, someone you might have a conversation with on the street or just a family member themselves, all of these people help…