That's the nature of grief: It's a creature with many arms but few legs, and it staggers about, searching for support. - Yann Martel

Books, like people, can't be reduced to the cost of the materials with which they were made. Books, like people, become unique and precious once you get to know them.

How long does it take for a broken spirit to kill a body that has food, water and shelter?

...if you fall into a lion's pit, the reason the lion will tear you to pieces is not because it's hungry-be assured, zoo animals are amply fed-or because it's bloodthirsty, but because you've invaded it's territory.