Dear Astrid,
I know what you are learning to endure. There is nothing to be done . Just make sure that nothing is wasted . Take notes, remember it all , every insult , every tear . Tattoo it on the inside of your mind . In Life, knowledge of poisons is essential . I've told you nobody becomes an artist unless they have to ... Mother ( Ingrid )

------------- from White Oleander by Janet Fitch .

Truly an awe inspiring book . Luminating prose giving insight to human condition and decaying world . Read it .

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