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Gratitude #2



As one reads this, they will think I'm only thankful for books.  Although this isn't true, I am blessed to have read great books.  Yesterday I started listening to What the Eyes Don't See:  A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City while I took down the Christmas decorations.  The book was so engaging (although I don't think that's the word) that I wanted to finish it, so I started reading instead of listening.  This morning I finished the last bit.  This book is a phenomenal story of the people who brought the Flint Water Crisis to light. 

I have so much gratitude for those activists in our world that bring about change.  I also have gratitude for people who have the ability to write about this change and share others' stories with us.  This book was well written and made me think of things past the Flint crisis. 

While I have gratitude for my easy life, I need to remember to be an activists for those who are struggling. 

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LH said…
I'm grateful for the ability to read. My dad has macular degeneration and can't read any more, and that has been a massive loss. So every time I read I feel pretty grateful.

I'm also grateful whenever I read your book reviews. You read a lot of cool stuff.
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