# The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
Author:: Tamora Pierce
## Highlights
> “The Bazhir have clear eyes,” the shaman replied. “And the lords from the North both love you, each in his own way. It would be a fine thing for our people if the Woman Who Rides Like a Man were to wed the Voice of the Tribes.” ([Location 1628](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1628))
> “Now, was that so bad?” Myles asked her as Farda bandaged them both. Alanna grimaced and watched the witnesses sign the legal documents Myles had brought with him from Corus. Then she realized she now had a father who loved her, and she laughed as tears ran down her face. ([Location 1661](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1661))
> “He isn’t gone,” Jonathan told her. “He’s here, inside me. They’re all here—all the Voices.” He looked up at a nearby man. “It won’t be so bad, Amman Kemail. I am not wise, but I can always learn.” The big headman smiled thinly. “In your moment of becoming, we were each with you—” His eyes flicked to Alanna. “All save the Woman Who Rides Like a Man. You will do, Jonathan of Conté.” ([Location 1896](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1896))
> But I will never forget that I’m One, and Many. When my life becomes too confining, when I feel I have no freedom, I can look into myself, and be someone else. I can go somewhere else.” He turned and kissed her deeply, then added, “Alanna, for the first time since I was named, I am free.” ([Location 1918](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1918))
> “Have you ever noticed that when you try to deny some part of yourself, things fall out so you need that part more than any other? ([Location 2738](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=2738))
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Title: The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
Author: Tamora Pierce
Tags: readwise, books
date: 2024-01-30
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# The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
Author:: Tamora Pierce
## AI-Generated Summary
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## Highlights
> “The Bazhir have clear eyes,” the shaman replied. “And the lords from the North both love you, each in his own way. It would be a fine thing for our people if the Woman Who Rides Like a Man were to wed the Voice of the Tribes.” ([Location 1628](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1628))
> “Now, was that so bad?” Myles asked her as Farda bandaged them both. Alanna grimaced and watched the witnesses sign the legal documents Myles had brought with him from Corus. Then she realized she now had a father who loved her, and she laughed as tears ran down her face. ([Location 1661](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1661))
> “He isn’t gone,” Jonathan told her. “He’s here, inside me. They’re all here—all the Voices.” He looked up at a nearby man. “It won’t be so bad, Amman Kemail. I am not wise, but I can always learn.” The big headman smiled thinly. “In your moment of becoming, we were each with you—” His eyes flicked to Alanna. “All save the Woman Who Rides Like a Man. You will do, Jonathan of Conté.” ([Location 1896](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1896))
> But I will never forget that I’m One, and Many. When my life becomes too confining, when I feel I have no freedom, I can look into myself, and be someone else. I can go somewhere else.” He turned and kissed her deeply, then added, “Alanna, for the first time since I was named, I am free.” ([Location 1918](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=1918))
> “Have you ever noticed that when you try to deny some part of yourself, things fall out so you need that part more than any other? ([Location 2738](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B002YPOS2K&location=2738))