“Old age is not meant to be survived alone," Man Rapadou said, her voice trailing with her own hidden… — Edwidge Danticat
“Old age is not meant to be survived alone," Man Rapadou said, her voice trailing with her own hidden thoughts. "Death should come gently, slowly, like a man's hand approaching your body. There can be joy in impatience if there is time to find the joy.” (p276)
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