Emmanuel Okal, MD

They say fiction is an escape. Meanwhile, my favorite characters are suffering more than I am. What does that say about me?

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Anatomy says the quickest way to a person's heart is through the left 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line, but life experience says a plate of good food gets you there even faster.

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I’m pretty sure the world won’t end today because it’s already tomorrow somewhere. Keep moving.

Getting to know new characters and authors can be deeply personal for me—it's like meeting new acquaintances who, over time, become close friends.

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“Any experienced hustler will tell you that getting greedy is the quickest road to prison.” ~The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

“Hustling society’s first rule; Never trust anyone outside of your own close-mouthed circle, and select with time and care before you make any intimates even among these.” ~The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

‘‘Anytime you find someone more successful than you are, especially when you’re both engaged in the same business—you know they’re doing something that you aren’t.” ~The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

“I have no mercy or compassion in me for a society that will crush people, and then penalize them for not being able to stand up under the weight.” ~The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

Cover of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Ready for the evening with A Little Life. Based on the reviews, I'm buckled for the roller coaster ride!
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If you find yourself wondering if a new book will solve all your problems today, the answer is yes

"Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the Government. It is almost the equal of family." ~The Godfather.

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'Clemenza was a storyteller; Vito Corleone was a listener to storytellers. They became casual friends.'~The Godfather by Mario Puzo.

That's basically every friendship ever, one talks and overshares, the other says uh-huhs to get through it.

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They say you can't read all day if you don't start in the morning. But honestly, you still can even if you start at noon, though that might mean reading all night instead. Who needs sleep anyway?"

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My best combo for touring the world right now: books and Euro Truck Simulator 2. Between chapters, I'm delivering virtual goods across countries. All the balance I never knew I needed!

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just finished reading The Godfather by Mario Puzo and from now on, instead of saying, 'can we talk?' I'll just say, 'I'll make you an offer you can't refuse.'

"Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book." ~John Green (The Fault in Our Stars)

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Have you ever read a line so fine, you close the book, stare into the void, then try to recite it out dramatically and have to remind yourself, ‘it’s just fiction, calm down’?

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you know it's a good book when you're like, 'i've solved it!' and the author is like, 'hold my plot twist.'

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Every time I hold a book, I find myself wondering about the behind-the-scenes process,the countless hours spent researching, the doubts about getting the words right. Hats off to all authors who make us feel deeply, keeping readers turning one page after another, lost in their creations.
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anyone else get that mini heart attack when asked, 'what is your favorite book?' and suddenly recovers and list a library's worth of books and how each one made you feel?

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To every preemie who overcame unthinkable odds, every parent who showed unwavering courage, and every healthcare who became a lifeline, we celebrate you today. Together, we can create a world where every baby, no matter how early their arrival, gets the chance to thrive. 💜✨ #WorldPrematurityDay

Great idea! I'll give it a try.

Crossing the finish line🏃🏾‍♂️💨 5K Virtual Race complete! ✅

I'm reading To Die For by David Baldacci but took a detour to read We Should all be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

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it's really good to be here, the book recommendations are so good. at this rate my tbr list will be extending into the next life.

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you got to love readers 'cause they will be like: 'this book completely wrecked me emotionally... highly recommend, so we can cry together.'

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