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Hello Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws by Kate Bornstein
4.0
What a wonderful thing to exist. The first half explores some of the why & how behind the bully culture we live in. The second half is a detailed list of 101 alternatives to ending one’s life. Kate Bornstein is daring in their work. She is a sex-positive, gender theorist who greatly emphasizes that the world is a better place because YOU are in it. It felt like they were speaking directly to me at times & I hope other readers feel the same. The following are a few quotes that stuck with me:
“Identities aren't meant to be permanent. They’re like cars: they take us from one place to another. We
work, travel, and seek adventure in them until they break down beyond repair. At that point, living well means finding a new model that better suits us for a new moment.”
“You don’t have to look at the world the way you’re told to look at the world.”
“Would you like to show the world the you that you most enjoy being?”
“Identities aren't meant to be permanent. They’re like cars: they take us from one place to another. We
work, travel, and seek adventure in them until they break down beyond repair. At that point, living well means finding a new model that better suits us for a new moment.”
“You don’t have to look at the world the way you’re told to look at the world.”
“Would you like to show the world the you that you most enjoy being?”