"Criminal justice" was a term she found more apt than it was meant to be. — 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 lock the bathroom door, if she had tried to fight despite his knife—all her secret worry that it was these mistakes, her mistakes, that had caused her rape—were revealed to her as utter and total bullshit.… — Barbara Neely Copy Share
“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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