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I currently am reading this book and was wondering what Ms. Williams meant when she said that "if if ever there was a truth without a shadow, it would be this: that we as women exist in direct sunlight only. When women were birds, we knew otherwise." I absolutely don't get what she means, what do you guys think?

Lori This passage actually struck me deeply. It spoke to a time in my life as a stay at home mother when I felt like an extension of my children. They were…moreThis passage actually struck me deeply. It spoke to a time in my life as a stay at home mother when I felt like an extension of my children. They were the sun. Everything revolved around them. I had allowed my own light to dim and only truly shined in their presence. When women were birds... there was a time when women were more connected with each other and less isolated at home, allowing our hearts to soar as a flock. Highly metaphorical, which is one of the things that is so lovely about this book. We can all read it and get something different out of it.(less)

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