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Patrick’s Castrated Christianity

Posted on August 21, 2014 by rebeccabruner

One of the saddest characters in The Fault in our Stars is Patrick, the support group leader. As a survivor of testicular cancer, Patrick attempts to offer hope and encouragement to the young patients in his support group. Hazel, the narrator, repeatedly refers to him … Continue reading →

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The Fault in Our Thinking

Posted on August 14, 2014 by rebeccabruner

This week, I read The Fault in our Stars by John Green. My young adult daughter recommended it to me, insisting that I really needed to read the book before watching the movie. I must admit, that the book is … Continue reading →

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