Last night, a woman in my book signing line told me this… A reader & a fan of my work, she was currently between homes. Back at the register, she couldn’t afford a copy of DEATH OF THE AUTHOR. Someone in line behind her stepped up & bought her a copy.🥹 A reminder of what TRULY makes America great. - ThreadSky

nnedi.bsky.social • 8 days ago

Last night, a woman in my book signing line told me this…

A reader & a fan of my work, she was currently between homes. Back at the register, she couldn’t afford a copy of DEATH OF THE AUTHOR. Someone in line behind her stepped up & bought her a copy.🥹

A reminder of what TRULY makes America great.

Comments

jagsman.bsky.social•8 days ago

Why would you queue for a book you couldn’t afford?

hollywhitevta.bsky.social•8 days ago

Why didn't you give her one?

nnedi.bsky.social•8 days ago

You need to reread my post and rethink your question.

gabriellehecht.bsky.social•8 days ago

What is wrong with these people. Blocking them

ireadivote.bsky.social•8 days ago

Did anyone offer her a place to spend the night? (I take "between homes" to mean without shelter.

jolliepoussey.bsky.social•8 days ago

Apparently a book was priority atm. I say use the pages of book to keep the woman warm. IMHO!!

jewels1961.bsky.social•8 days ago

Nnedi, what a beautiful story. There are still a lot of very good people in our crazy country. It’s in the telling of stories like yours that remind us not to give up all hope. Thank you.

jasonberek.bsky.social•8 days ago

Truly beautiful story.

nnedi.bsky.social•8 days ago

This was in San Francisco.

vmcodez.bsky.social•8 days ago

Humanity

nnedi.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m glad that woman came to the event. I’m glad the person gave to her. I’m glad I got to hear about it. With all that is going on in this country, all the recent mean-spiritedness, selfishness and short-sighted nastiness from the new administration, this left me feeling deeply moved.

lavaladle.bsky.social•8 days ago

I am mid-way through the audiobook and it is so wonderful - thank you for sharing this story.

malorienilson.com•8 days ago

Thank you for passing it along to us, too.

nnedi.bsky.social•8 days ago

Note: I’m fully aware that this thread will attract trolls. I know, I know. It’s social media. But I wanted to share this story. So I did. Trolls and those AI bots cannot stop me from sharing joy.