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Een steen op mijn bureau

Een steen op mijn bureau

Penned By Jessica van Geel
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Een steen op mijn bureau

Een steen op mijn bureau

Penned By Jessica van Geel
4.85 94,472 Ratings
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Editor's Note:
Op het bureau in mijn werkkamer ligt een steen. Het is een grijs kinderkopje, niks bijzonders. Zo’n tien centimeter hoog, diep en breed en ik gok anderhalve kilo zwaar. Ik kan hem in elke willekeurige straat hier in Nederland achterlaten en het zou niemand opvallen, zo gewoon is dat ding. Een kassei om gedachteloos overheen te lopen. Een steen om een ruit mee in te gooien. Zo begint de tekst waaraan Jessica van Geel werkte in opdracht van de Vrijheidscolleges. Terwijl ze schreef over verzetsstrijder Truus van Lier en de vraag die ze na afloop van lezingen over haar leven vaak krijgt - zou ik ook een Truus van Lier zijn als het erop aankomt? – kwam er een grote woede in haar op. Woede om de richting waarin de wereld zich beweegt, aangevoerd door een president van het machtigste land op aarde die alle verworvenheden van de laatste halve eeuw met een enkele handtekening wegvaagt. Angst dat als hij de letter T van de LHBTIQ+-gemeenschap doorstreept, de andere letters spoedig zullen volgen. Daarom dit essay; uit woede en angst, maar ook in de hoop dat er opnieuw verzet zal komen, dat het iets zal breken.

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Jessica van Geel is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Jessica van Geel can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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Nancy Evans June 27, 2025
"A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
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"Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
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"Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading."
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"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem."
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