From: aoliai-AT-students.wisc.edu
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 07:22:08 -0800
Subject: Re: request




nothing by foucault since he does away with   resistance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

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At 08:13 PM 11/18/1998 -0500, you wrote:

>this may be unorthodox--apologies in advance if this annoys anyone.

>

>I have a friend who is hurting, who feels alone, who is being pushed on

>all sides--a kind soul in need of help.  I want to send her something to help

>lift her up a little.  what collection of words would be a match for such a

>task?  I've been thinking and thinking ... of the most

>inspirational, vital, beautiful book in the world; appropriate to all

>times, timeless, yet timely.

>

>I thought maybe the kind people of this list would be in a position to

>provide suggestions from experience. Maybe others could share the joy

>they have had with a text, and by doing so help me help my dear friend.

>

>

>with good wishes,

>Jay

>

<bold><italic>The foucaldien ethos  has already reached  his/her  eternal
 utopia in the "present".  No need for further move!

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