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Amanda Coplin is an author recognized for her works in contemporary literature. Born in 1981, she has gained recognition for her unique storytelling and engaging narratives.

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All Earth Life Bird Birth Certain Children Decided Distance Events Faces

Famous Amanda Coplin Quotes

“They were blessed, said Jane; they were going to give birth to themselves. It would be themselves they gave birth to, only better. That was why she and Della must work so hard to protect them, their children. In protecting the children Jane and Della would also (Jane explained this over and over again) save themselves—”

Life Children Birth Protection

Book:The Orchardist

Source: The Orchardist

“Not only a few times, but every time he did not give in to his urge to go look for her, he resented the moment that came in its place. Even if the moment was beautiful and was something he valued, and made him who he was. He could not help but also long for that other life in which he lived with Della, even if she abused him.”

Love Life Regret Resentment

Book:The Orchardist

Source: The Orchardist

“You belong to the earth and the earth is hard.”

Hard Earth

Book:The Orchardist: A Novel

Source: The Orchardist: A Novel

“The night has made up its mind. It’s we who are too slow, who move in the wake of events already decided for us, who refuse, who are too weak or too simple, or are perhaps, strictly, unable to understand”

Mind Made Moving Night Simple Events Weak Decided Refuse

Book:The Orchardist

Source: The Orchardist

“He regarded the world-objects right in front of his face-as if from a great distance. For when he moved on the earth he also moved in other realms. In certain seasons, in certain shades, memories alighted on him like sharp-taloned birds: a head turning in the foliage, lantern light flaring in a room.”

Ifs World Light Earth Faces Certain Memories Rooms Fronts Objects Bird Seasons Moved Distance Realms Shade Moved On Lanterns Foliage Lantern Light

Book:The Orchardist: A Novel

Source: The Orchardist: A Novel

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Born: 1981
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