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Date Posted: Fri, May 13 2022, 21:05:02
Author: CindyG
Subject: QOTD for Saturday, May 14, 2022

The following quote is from Seven Stones to Stand or Fall by Diana Gabaldon, “Besieged.” Copyright ©2017 by Diana Gabaldon, all rights reserved.

“‘But as to why—‘ His mother refilled his glass, and hers again.
‘It’s a duty. The book—should it be a book—I’ll have it printed and bound, but privately. It’s for you and the other boys, for the children—for Cromwell and Seraphina,’ she added softly, and her lips quivered for an instant.
‘Mother,’ he said quietly, and laid his hand on hers. She bent her head and put her free hand on his, and he saw how the tendrils of her hair, still thick, once blond like his own but mostly silver now, escaped from their plait and curled on her neck.
‘A duty,’ she said, holding his hand between her own. ‘The duty of a survivor. Not everyone lives to be old, but if you do, I think you owe it to those who didn’t. To tell the stories of those who shared your journey…for as long as they could.’”

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[> I'd read that book -- DonnaF, Sat, May 14 2022, 10:40:30


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[> [> So would I! I never picked up on Benedicta’s writing as a historical account written by the woman behind the “successful man.” You know how they say history is written by the victors? We woman, no offense meant James, really are often the power behind the throne. Is anyone watching Gaslit? Wow! I was 16-17 when that was happening and only remember the parody of Martha Mitchell. She was a HERO, not a buffoon. -- Kathy in PA, Sun, May 15 2022, 3:28:15


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[> [> [> Not often... ALWAYS!! And always keeping us men in line. -- JamesG, Sun, May 15 2022, 14:02:01


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