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The Power of Fiction


“fiction is not only one of the great escapes from the “real world” but also one of the great reflections of it. A good novel can contextualize a moment in history and bring us to understand or accept it with more clarity. Reading can even be a humbling experience, allowing us to discover new perspectives in cultural conversations and challenge our assumptions about the world around us.”

Justin Cook

3 thoughts on “The Power of Fiction”

    1. Mary Daniels Brown

      Same here, Liz. Reading this passage was one of those “I wish I had written that” moments for me. Thanks for reading and commenting.

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