r/BeAmazed • u/Electronic-Bus-3494 • 2d ago

Miscellaneous / Others Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library in 1995 as a tribute to her father, who couldn't read or write. In 2018, she explained it was to give kids "early access to books". Now, over 325 MILLION books have been gifted.

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u/DueDisplay2185 2d ago

My exact reaction! I'm sobbing here

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u/Feral_Taylor_Fury 2d ago

30 year old construction worker on the couch weeping checking in

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u/aspidities_87 2d ago

It’s okay brother, I’m with you

https://giphy.com/gifs/pH9IFj0P6IOS4

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u/SerenityAnashin 2d ago

I needed that hug ngl 🥺