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Honoring The Fallen

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Let us take a moment to remember the writers who’ve recently left this world. They might not be alive physically, but their words are immortal and pulse with an inspiring vitality.

William Styron - DIED NOVEMBER 2, 2006

Most books, like their authors, are born to die; of only a few books can it be said that death has no dominion over them; they live, and their influence lives forever.

Molly Ivins - DIED JANUARY 31, 2007

Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful.

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. - DIED APRIL 11, 2007

Who is more to be pitied, a writer bound and gagged by policemen or one living in perfect freedom who has nothing more to say?


Posted in Wildcard on April 25th, 2007

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3 Responses to “Honoring The Fallen”

  1. DaveP Says:
    April 29th, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    R.I.P. to all of them. I think that’s one of the beautiful things about books, and being a writer, that even after you have gone, your work is still there for everyone to enjoy.

  2. Sharon Says:
    October 24th, 2007 at 1:22 pm

    I agree. Writing offers a touch of immortality.

  3. Allena Tapia Says:
    October 25th, 2007 at 9:53 am

    Madeleine L’Engle, singularly responsible for getting thousands of adolescents tor ead Sci Fi passed last month (Sept 07) :(

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