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“In 1882 a British foundation, the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, set up an eye hospital overlooking the valley, serving Muslims, Jews and Christians. It was thought to be healing for the patient that his first sight with the bandages removed would be the Holy City, above what were known as the gates of hell. From the rim of the valley they might then see the Pool of Siloam where archaeologists had uncovered the remains of the Second Temple pool in which Jesus told a blind man to wash in order to restore his vision.”
― Apeirogon
― Apeirogon
“Palestine Street was a row of redbrick houses, dark gates, tiny gardens. Jerusalem Street ran into a cul-de-sac. There had, he heard, been many shootings here. Short streets, long memories. He marveled at the sight of the flags fluttering over the rooftops. Parts of the city flew the Star of David. Others flew the Palestinian colors. White our deeds, black our battles, green our fields, red our swords. On light poles, bridges, in shop windows.”
― Apeirogon
― Apeirogon
“You can be lonely anywhere, but there is a particular flavour to the loneliness that comes from living in a city, surrounded by millions of people.”
― The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone
― The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone
Michael’s 2024 Year in Books
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