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The 19th Wife
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"The 19th Wife" Quotes

"The 19th Wife" intertwines a modern-day murder trial with a historical narrative to explore the complexities of polygamy in a fundamentalist Mormon community.

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Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Not necessarily in that order.

David Ebershoff

lifestorytelling

Truth is a tricky thing. We learn it so young and we learn to tell it so well, but sometimes the truth doesn't set us free. Sometimes it puts us in a prison of our own making.

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truthfreedom

Marriage is like a book with blank pages. It's up to the couple to fill those pages with love, trust, and understanding.

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marriagelove

A person's past doesn't define their future. We all have the power to change and become better versions of ourselves.

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pastchangeself-improvement

In the end, it's not about the religion we follow or the labels we wear. It's about the kindness and compassion we show towards others.

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religionkindnesscompassion

The truth can be a dangerous thing, but it's worth fighting for.

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truthcourage

Family is not defined by blood. It is defined by love and support.

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familylove

We are all capable of great good and great evil. It is up to us to choose which path to follow.

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goodevilchoice

The past may be painful, but it is also a teacher. It teaches us lessons that we can carry with us into the future.

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pastlessonsgrowth

The power of forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves.

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forgivenesshealing