The Night Country

The Night Country: A Novel | Stewart O'Nan

It‘s surreal. As a war is being waged just 30 miles south of here, my Amazon order was just delivered. Yes, it was placed last Monday but still…life goes on here despite the abject horror that just occurred 48 hours ago. It already feels like a lifetime. I know the coming days are going to be brutal. Israel is a tiny tiny country and EVERYONE knows someone that has been directly affected by Saturdays slaughter. Today is our friend‘s son funeral.

Cinfhen I haven‘t picked up a book or put on an audio since news first started trickling in on Saturday. I‘m not sure when I‘ll be able to again. 13mo

Deblovestoread I imagine nothing feels normal and won‘t for a long time. Hope you can find moments of quiet in the chaos. And I‘m so sorry for the loss of your friend‘s son. 13mo

julesG I am so sorry for the loss of your friend's son. It is unbelievable what's going on. 💔 13mo

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Cinfhen Truly,thank you @Deblovestoread you know life is left of normal when the air raid siren goes off and you think, really again? Wasn‘t the last one 6 minutes ago? You become numb to it all. Unfazed. That‘s NOT normal. 13mo

Cinfhen @julesG there are really no words to describe the atmosphere and sense of trauma surrounding you. 13mo

CoffeeAndABook That‘s entire unimaginable for me. My gut is twisting thinking about the horrendous suffering. The unspeakably brutal acts. And going to a young man‘s funeral, that‘s sad and maddening beyond words. I‘m sure an Amazon delivery seems like an alien concept devoid of meaning at this point. I‘m continuing to keep you in my heart Cindy ❤️‍🩹and sharing your public posts (not your own personal comments) with people here to make them understand. 13mo

Cinfhen Thank you SO MUCH, Chrissy! The reason I keep posting is because the world needs to understand what HAMAS is. They are not about resistance. They are about death, destruction, rape, murder and abduction. They aren‘t trying to achieve anything other than killing innocent civilians in the name of Allah. People like you are heroic to speak up @CoffeeAndABook you don‘t need to take a “side” to be able to understand EVIL and condemn it. 😘😘 13mo

TheEllieMo I don‘t know enough about the long-term ongoing situation in the area to feel able to comment in general, but I do know that what Hamas have been doing in the last couple of days is atrocious. These are war crimes, and it is angering me to see some people say that Israel needs to “de-escalate” in this current situation. Offering “thoughts and prayers” feels empty, but I hope you stay safe, and offer my condolences for the loss of your friend‘s son 13mo

Cinfhen I SO appreciate your honest and thoughtful comment @TheEllieMo Right now it‘s only about recognizing and acknowledging that an unspeakable human rights violation has occurred and Israel has the support of the world to take action and “rescue” the innocent civilians who have been abducted. 13mo

Cinfhen I honestly don‘t think they will find any one alive and it‘s almost too much to even consider what has already been done to them. My heart is broken. Im completely gutted 13mo

JacqMac I can‘t imagine what it must be like to live with such horror. I hope you stay safe, though I‘m sure it‘s very difficult to feel safe. Much love to you. And I‘m so sorry. 13mo

Amiable I don‘t know what to say that hasn‘t already been eloquently stated by other Littens. Just wanted to add my prayers and support and wishes for peace and safety for you and your loved ones. 💕 13mo

TrishB Sending love and virtual hugs ❤️ 13mo

Librarybelle I cannot even begin to imagine. Stay strong…we‘re here for you. ❤️ 13mo

Cupcake12 Thinking of you x 13mo

TheAromaofBooks I am glad that you are okay!!! I thought of you this weekend while this horrific situation was unfolding. Praying for you - let us know if there is something else we can do. ❤ ❤ ❤ 13mo

jlhammar Yeah, I can't imagine you are in the right headspace for reading right now. So scary and heartbreaking. Wishing safety for you and yours. 13mo

Cinfhen Just when im feeling soooo despondent you beautiful people lift my spirits with your kind words and heartfelt messages - please know HOW MUCH they help!!! Thank you @jlhammar @TheAromaofBooks @Cupcake12 @Librarybelle @TrishB @Amiable @JacqMac sadly the funeral has again been pushed off as the family is still waiting for the return of his body. Its an effed up situation. You can only imagine with 800 casualties it‘s taking time to process 💔 13mo

TheBookHippie I just cannot grasp it. I‘ve no words other than you were the first one I thought of and I am devastated. 13mo

AmyG My heart breaks for everyone in Israel as everyone has been touched by this horror. Please know you are in my heart, as is Israel. Saying prayers…all day long. 13mo

Cortg Thanks for the update. I‘m glad you and your family are ok. Sending strength to you in the days ahead. I can‘t imagine how difficult they‘ll be. ❤️ 13mo

Cinfhen @Cortg @AmyG as more and more stories are emerging the full extent of the horrors are being felt. And now Hezbollah has infiltrated from the North. I don‘t think I‘ve ever felt more threatened. Please keep your prayers and emotional support coming!!! Thank you 13mo

Jas16 Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hoping you all stay safe 13mo

ShelleyBooksie ♡♡♡♡♡♡ 13mo

Bklover I certainly don‘t like the thought of Hezbollah infiltrating from the north, Cindy! This must be absolutely terrifying! I know I have made so many comments already but you have been in my heart and mind constantly and I feel compelled to come here and let you know how loved you are and how devastated we are at what is happening there. The atrocities are simply incomprehensible. Would you mind if I share your posts (not your personal ones)? (edited) 13mo

BarbaraBB Like @CoffeeAndABook I have been sharing your public posts (without your comment) to people here. Please keep informing us, the world needs to know and there is little else I can do. 🤍 13mo

MallenNC I continúe to think of you and I don‘t even know what to hope for other than your safety. It‘s hard from this safe distance in the U.S. to fathom what you‘re going through. I‘m sending my love. 13mo

Chelsea.Poole I don‘t have the words. 💔 I‘m so sorry Cindy. 13mo

Cinfhen PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHARE if you feel compelled @Bklover @BarbaraBB the world needs to know the REAL TRUTH about what is going on here. It‘s beyond comprehension. If you want to visit verified instagram accounts I‘m sharing a few …be prepared some of the images are BEYOND DEPLORABLE. Natasharaquel standwithus natebuzz lizzysavetsky blackandjewishunity (edited) 13mo

Cinfhen At a time when we are feeling very isolated your comments mean EVERYTHING- I can‘t thank you enough for stopping by and giving me your support @Chelsea.Poole @MallenNC @ShelleyBooksie @Jas16 💕💕💕 13mo

Christine Thank you for sharing with us here, even as what you‘re going through is beyond words. Continually praying for your safety. ❤️ 13mo

kspenmoll Checking in everyday. Praying for you, sending love. Sharing your story with family, friends here. Will check insta. It‘s beyond words & so sickening when seeing news clips. So worried for you, family, Israel. (edited) 13mo

quietlycuriouskate Thinking of you and yours. ❤️ 13mo

CoffeeAndABook Cindy I want you to know: just about everyone I know here, even people who probably lean towards sympathizing with the Palestinian people in general, and my entire US family who usually don‘t think about the conflict (or anything political in general) at all - everyone is appalled and horrified by HAMAS. I know it‘s just a small sample of people but I hope I can convey that you‘re not alone!!! My entire German family is praying continually 💔💔💔 13mo

Cinfhen I will not stop saying how much it means to feel seen @christine @kspenmoll @quietlycuriouskate to be able to know others feel your pain. Thank you for asking, commenting and offering your prayers. 13mo

LeahBergen My God. How surreal. 💔 13mo

Cinfhen @CoffeeAndABook thank you! I know how quickly public opinion can shift so I‘m happy to hear people all over the world are responding with horror and disbelief. I do NEED to hear that. 13mo

Cinfhen @LeahBergen right? Like the delivery guy shows up this morning with my package and I‘m like….seriously? I thought I‘d NEVER get those scrub mommy sponges 😆 (edited) 13mo

LeahBergen Oh, dear. 😆😆 Sometimes you just have to laugh at life‘s absurdities, don‘t you? 😆 13mo

Centique Thinking of you all day today my lovely friend. Every bit of new information is shocking and im so terrified for those hostages. Praying for your and your loved ones safety and for a miracle for the hostages to be saved. 13mo

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