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Maggie Scarf, born in 1932, is an accomplished writer whose works span a variety of genres, including novels, biographies, and criticism. Scarf is known for her delicate prose and profound insights into human nature.

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“the country of the aged is a land few people think very hard and seriously about before the time of life when they sense that they're arriving there. Somehow, throughout much of life, being old seems to be something that happens to other people.”

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Book:Unfinished business: pressure points in the lives of women

Source: Unfinished business: pressure points in the lives of women

“Pregnancy is getting company inside one's skin.”

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Author:Maggie Scarf

“Each of us does, in effect, strike a series of deals or compromises between the wants and longings of the inner self, and an outer environment that offers certain possibilities and sets certain limitations.”

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Book:Unfinished business: pressure points in the lives of women

Source: Unfinished business: pressure points in the lives of women

“Getting angry can sometimes be like leaping into a wonderfully responsive sports car, gunning the motor, taking off at high speed and then discovering the brakes are out of order.”

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Author:Maggie Scarf

“Subtle and literate, The Dance of Intimacy is like a long, revealing conversation with a wise and compassionate friend.”

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Author:Maggie Scarf

“Somehow, throughout much of life, being old seems to be something that happens to other people.”

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Book:Unfinished business: pressure points in the lives of women

Source: Unfinished business: pressure points in the lives of women

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Born: 1932
Known for: Writer
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