By Abdul Ali — 2012
The Pulitzer-winning author discusses the role of literature in moments of upheaval, the importance of women’s rights, and more.
Read on www.theatlantic.com
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If you ever find yourself thinking “I don’t know who I am,” you might wonder why you might feel this way and what you can do to change that.
There’s an expectation of what is supposed to happen during the holidays: images of a family gathered around a tree, presents, food, love and connection as people smile at each other. But if your family is different, there sometimes can be shame.
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My pleasure simply doesn’t come, like my mother’s, from carrying a heavy pack up Mt. Everest or sleeping on a mat in a tent in the rain. Instead, it comes from dancing, Pilates, reading, and movies—but that’s OK!