An open letter to Kate DiCamillo

[haddayr]

I just finished reading my son The Tale of Despereaux. And when I got to the coda, Storyteller, I wept. Because right now, I am in a fair bit of darkness. (I am fighting it, like our hero, with needles -- not one brave needle pointed straight at a rat's heart with all of my might and passion, but with many ones: placed by a professional in proper

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[shweta_narayan]

Co-signed! Though with me it hit a few years later since the worst of my darkness didn't hit till a while after I read the book.

[haddayr]

It's really a most heartening book, is it not?

[shweta_narayan]

Yes!

[deborahw37]

I'm glad you found some light! May the darkness soon pass.

[haddayr]

Thank you!

[stephanieburgis]

I need to read that book! I have absolutely loved some of her other books, like Winn-Dixie and the lovely Mercy Watson series.

Sending you *HUGS* and empathy in the darkness.

[haddayr]

Thanks, dear. And yes - you REALLY need to read the book, and when Mr. Darcy is old enough to handle somewhat scary stuff you should read it aloud to him because it is SO wonderful to read aloud!

[haddayr]

I'll borrow it; thanks, dear!

[capriuni]

I woke up thinking about you, today, and wishing you well. I'm saddened to learn that you are dealing with pain, but am gladdened that you are surrounded by stories that shed light, and surrounded by people with whom you can share those stories.

[haddayr]

Oh, how kind. Thank you.