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Tag: book-review

Posted on October 31, 2025February 1, 2026

Edward Scissorhands: When Compassion Isn’t Enough

On a quiet evening filled with orange and purple Halloween lights, a movie night with my son turned into something deeper. Edward Scissorhands revealed how fascination can slip into fear and how real compassion, like true faith, only survives when it chooses empathy over control, love over spectacle, and silence over noise.

Posted on June 28, 2025February 1, 2026

A Life of Courage and Quiet Strength: Discover Always With Hope

Always With Hope is a memoir by Lyudmila Oparina, detailing the life of a resilient Soviet woman who faced war, labor, and political upheaval. It emphasizes the power of compassion, responsibility, and hope in challenging times. The book serves as a poignant reminder of perseverance and the importance of sharing personal narratives.

Posted on June 15, 2025February 1, 2026

Between Worlds: Holding Legacy and Identity in the Same Hands

Reconciliation is not about making everything fit. It’s about allowing everything to be—fully, honestly, and without shame.

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