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jill chesler's avatar

I’m so proud to be the mama of my strong and brave Belle. You touch my heart and soul in so many ways. Little Black Mountain is a very special place. Reading this helps me remember. And I love your drawings of insects and plants.

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Belle Chesler's avatar

Thanks, mama.

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Nechama Tamler's avatar

Thank you Belle, you are a brave one who goes to the deepest places, and instead of being frightened, you are curious! I love reading what you are sharing and hope that the lessons learned in Mexico will be something you will share as well. Travel well and stay in the zone of light. I love you.

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Belle Chesler's avatar

Love you too!

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Samantha Chesler's avatar

I love your tender meanderings. Soulful, artistic and true.

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Belle Chesler's avatar

Thank you so much. I so appreciate yours as well.

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Nina's avatar

I love reading your writing about this experience after hearing you mention in class a few years back. Hope you’re doing well. Hope I can write to you soon.

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Belle Chesler's avatar

Can't wait to hear about your adventure.

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CAROL BRENDSEL's avatar

Loved reading your book list and I wonder if you have read, Small Things Like These? I've read it twice and have given it to people I love, my granddaughter has been the most enthusiastic so far and she just turned 18. When I discover a book I love, I just want everyone to enjoy the same

pleasure. The last one, All The Light We Cannot See, is still in the top 5. I encourage you to write down your top 10. Stay true, Carol

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Belle Chesler's avatar

I haven't read Small Things Like These. I will put it on my list. A top ten sounds like a challenging exercise! I have a tough time ranking them. It feels like certain books find you at certain times...

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jill chesler's avatar

I loved it and thought I recommended it to you… it’s by Claire Keegan. And it’s a wonderful movie too

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jill chesler's avatar

She also wrote Foster, the novella that The Quiet Girl was adapted from.

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