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The young women || child marriage story 👶🏻💍. Content Warning.
Even though Marguerite Deverels was just 56 years old, she appeared to be at least 75. She was dying. She shivered furiously from the cold, her face was trembling in pain, and her eyes were fatigued as if she had witnessed something dreadful. She gasped for air, her face broader than the blankets. The priest was on the way soon so that Marguerite could express her feelings and thoughts spiritually. Their home appeared deathly, as if it were prepared for a somber farewell. Medicine bottles were strewn across the furniture, and clothes were scattered on the floor. Her older sister Suzanne, who is six years older than her, was crying on her knees beside the bed. spread out and the chairs appeared very unkempt as if they were afraid and had fled the room in all ways. This story of the Two Sisters was an emotional one that was widely discussed and had caused many people to cry. The young girl, Suzanne the Elder, had once been intensely in love with a young man whom she also adored. They were engaged and soon to be married, but only a few days before the wedding, Henry Des Sampierre passed away unexpectedly. The young woman's pain and loss were terrible, and she swore never to marry. Faithfully keeping her promise, she chose to live as a widow for the rest of her life. But one morning, Marguerite, her younger sister, who was only 12 years old, threw herself into Suzanne's arms and sobbed, "Sister, I don't want you to be unhappy. I don't want you to grieve all your life. I'll never leave you. The little sister kept her promise and never married, despite her parents' pressure to do so. She was remarkably beautiful but turned down many proposals, and the two of them spent their entire lives together without ever being apart. They went everywhere together and were inseparable, but, Marguerite was always more depressed and despair than her sister, as if the sacrifice she made by not caring about anyone had taken away her vitality. She also aged more quickly, turning 30 with white hair and a history of frequent illness, and she was getting thinner and weaker every day……
By Writing lover2 years ago in BookClub
A Novel of Survival and the Sublime in the Mojave Desert
In Thomas Merton's 1960 interpretation of the lessons of the fourth-century Christian priests known as the Desert Fathers, "Abbot Part came to Abbot Joseph and said: Father, to the extent that I am capable, I keep my little rule, and my little quick, my request, reflection and pondering quietness … presently what more would it be advisable for me to do? The senior rose in answer and loosened up his hands to paradise, and his fingers became like 10 lights of fire. He said: Why not be completely different into fire?"
By FAHADUL ISLAM SHOURAV2 years ago in BookClub
Cracking the Habit Code: Understanding and Transforming Our Daily Behaviors
In the vast tapestry of human experience, billions of individuals grapple with the nail-biting habit at some point in their lives. It's a universal struggle that often drives people to extraordinary lengths in their quest to quit – from the curious remedy of rubbing chili peppers on their cuticles to the daily donning of gloves, dipping hands in salt, and vividly conjuring images of creeping bacteria. But even if we're not all nail-biters, most of us share the desire to bid adieu to a habit that's overstayed its welcome. So, what is the most effective way to liberate ourselves from the clutches of a stubborn habit?
By Latoya Copeland2 years ago in BookClub
Health Gym Woman. Content Warning.
Esmeralda Carrizoza, in partnership with her father-in-law, has constructed a women's gym known as HMS Fitness in Odessa, Texas. This establishment provides a non-judgmental environment for women to engage in physical activity. Moreover, this gym serves as a tribute to Carrizoza's deceased husband, who passed away in 2016. By maintaining her husband's legacy, Carrizoza hopes to impart something meaningful and enduring to her children.
By Sylvester Gomes2 years ago in BookClub
From Utopia to Dystopia: The Twists and Turns of Imagining Perfect Worlds
Have you ever embarked on a mental journey to envision an ideal world? One free from the shackles of war, poverty, and crime? If so, you're in good company. The annals of human imagination are adorned with tales of utopian dreams – Plato's enlightened republic governed by philosopher kings, religious promises of heavenly bliss, and the myriad attempts throughout history to build earthly paradises. Thomas More's "Utopia," penned in 1516, bestowed a name upon this concept, derived from the Greek for "no place." Though its nomenclature suggested an inherent impossibility, the march of modern science and political progress kindled hope that these dreams might one day materialize into reality.
By Latoya Copeland2 years ago in BookClub
The Fury and Resilience of Supervolcanoes: From Destruction to Renewal
Supervolcanoes stand as the most formidable and intricate class of volcanoes, boasting both destructive power and the potential to rejuvenate life. Scattered across the planet, there are approximately 20 supervolcanoes, distinguishable by their immense calderas, which are large depressions in the Earth's surface situated above multiple fissures in the crust. Erupting at the staggering magnitude of eight on the Volcanic Explosivity Index, supervolcanoes unleash unparalleled devastation. However, their life cycle encompasses three major stages: the buildup of trapped magma, a supereruption, and a resurgence. These stages not only shape the Earth's landscape but also create opportunities for renewal and rebirth.
By Latoya Copeland2 years ago in BookClub
FINDING INSPIRATION
Introduction:In a world full of influential figures, it can be challenging to pinpoint just one person who serves as an idol. However, one individual has consistently stood out to me as a beacon of inspiration. His name is John, and his remarkable journey has left an indelible mark on my life. Through his unwavering determination, resilience, and selflessness, John has become my ultimate idol.
By Kingsley chinonso 2 years ago in BookClub
