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Melissa Holbrook Pierson is an American author known for her works in children's literature, particularly fantasy and adventure stories. Born on December 14, 1957, her books have won the hearts of readers and have been recognized with multiple awards.

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“If we didn't love things, then we couldn't feel their loss. The flip side of loving is losing. I mean, you can't experience one without the other.”

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Author:Melissa Holbrook Pierson

“I feel like human beings can't help but destroy, but if our numbers are small we don't destroy as much as we do when our numbers are this huge and out of control. I wonder, what's the carrying capacity for human beings? When do we get to the point when we can't take it anymore, when it becomes too unpleasant to us just to be here because there's too many of us and there's no solitude anymore.”

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Author:Melissa Holbrook Pierson

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Born: December 14, 1957
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