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Robert A. Heinlein · 1961
Science fiction novel about Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians who returns to Earth as an adult and must navigate human society with an alien perspective. Written in Heinlein's characteristic speculative style exploring social and philosophical themes.
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What this book knows
A human raised by Martians remakes Earth religion and sexuality by grokking—fully comprehending—what humans fear to share.
self-and-identity
This, then, was a 'woman.' He felt both oddly excited and disappointed — suppressing both to grok deeply.
SSL-RC-015What a proud power he had become without ever losing his angelic innocence. I grok you at last, son.
SSL-RC-460religion-and-sex
Mike wallowed in ecstasy so painful he feared he must withdraw — the hymn sponsored by Manna Bakeries, Angel Bread on every wrapper.
SSL-RC-264'Thou art God and I am God — and I need you. I offer you water. Will you let me share and grow closer?'
SSL-RC-435faith-and-doubt
He borrowed from freemasonry, Catholicism, the Communist Party, and Madison Avenue, sugar-coating it all as a return to primitive Christianity.
SSL-RC-310'We grok God.' The Old Ones neither helped nor hindered these long-distance human plans; time was not yet.
SSL-RC-281Illuminates
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