“How could he ever be her friend and not understand this very basic part of who she was? Would he have a friend who chose to marry someone who hated people with Down’s syndrome? But, of course, white folks in… — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
“Her questions about whether Palmer would have raped her if she hadn’t been taking a forbidden bath on the job, if she’d remembered to… — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
“How could he ever be her friend and not understand this very basic part of who she was? Would he have a friend who… — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
For just once in my life, I'd like to get through a whole week without having to deal with some fool, white or black,… — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
No matter how old we get, life's always got a lesson for you. Most likely one you've learned ten times before. — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
"Criminal justice" was a term she found more apt than it was meant to be. — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
I wanted to pay homage to working women because they are the bridge that got us over.' My work is about the people who… — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
[On speaking of family secrets:] I don't know how you heal a wound and not let it get some air. — Barbara Neely Copy Share Image
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