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Submitted by Orca Books on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 12:52pm.
Apr 8 2008 - 7:00pm Come and join us Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. for a night of reading and conversation with the Corrie family. Let Me Stand Alone, the recent publication of their daughter Rachel's journals and writings, is a strong and beautiful book, full of deep and resonating questions about life, love and the meanings of freedom. Born in Olympia, WA on April 10, 1979, Rachel Corrie spent her young life as an active volunteer addressing problems of homelessness, hunger and the environment in the Pacific Northwest. Her love and care for humankind is evident throughout this book, and led her on fearless personal and physical journeys. After completing her studies at the Evergreen State College in liberal arts, Rachel traveled to Israel and Palestine in January 2003, where she served as a nonviolent peace activist until her death on March 16th. She was twenty-three years old. Every person that takes the time to read this book will benefit tremendously, as it is more than just an inspiring and cleverly written collection of vignettes and reflections. Rachel possessed the kind of passion for humanity and light that is rare to be seen throughout the world, and should be shared by all. It is sure to be an event that resonates for years to come. Please do join Craig and Cindy Corrie in celebrating their daughter's life and love. We'll see you there! |
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Submitted by Sarah on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 1:37pm.I'm Curious
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 1:41pm.why you changed the subject line of this by removing any reference to Rachel Corrie...
"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown
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Submitted by enpen on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 1:47pm.The title of the book is Let Me Stand Alone, what did they change?
"In principle, I am an anarchist. Kurt Vonnegut once said he was an agnostic who respects Jesus Christ. I am an anarchist who loves democracy." - Kenzaburo Oe
I Just Wondered Because The Original Title Had
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 2:08pm.in it. I just wondered why the reference to the Corrie family was removed from the original subject line.
"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown
It's too long.
Submitted by Rick on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 2:25pm.And in ALL CAPS.
Not everything needs to be in the title, especially if it's in the first paragraph.
> It's OK to be nice. <
enpen's social contract
Got it. Makes sense!
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 3:05pm.I just wondered if there would be a concern over the Corrie name in the title causing trouble in the threads...
Thank you for clearing it up!
"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown
ah
Submitted by enpen on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 3:05pm.I didn't see that.
"In principle, I am an anarchist. Kurt Vonnegut once said he was an agnostic who respects Jesus Christ. I am an anarchist who loves democracy." - Kenzaburo Oe
And as Sarah said
Submitted by enpen on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 1:48pm.Welcome to OlyBlog, it is excellent to have an Orca in this pond.
"In principle, I am an anarchist. Kurt Vonnegut once said he was an agnostic who respects Jesus Christ. I am an anarchist who loves democracy." - Kenzaburo Oe
Yes, Welcome.
Submitted by Rob Richards on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 2:28pm.