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Ruta Sepetys is an American author known for her historical novels. Her works often focus on historical events and figures, particularly those that have been overlooked or forgotten. Born in November 1967, she embarked on her writing career with a passion for history and a pursuit of literary creation.

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“People I didn't know formed a circle around me, sheltering me from view. They escorted me safely back to our jurta, undetected. They didn't ask for anything. They were happy to help someone, to succeed at something, even if they weren't to benefit. We'd been trying to touch the sky from the bottom of the ocean. I realized that if we boosted one another, maybe we'd get a little closer.”

People Ifs Knows Trying Littles Helping Asks Views Sky Succeed Ocean Benefits Bottom I Realized Circles

Book:Between Shades of Gray

Source: Between Shades of Gray

“What was life asking of me? How could I respond when I didn't know the question?”

Knows Life Asking

Book:Between Shades of Gray

Source: Between Shades of Gray

“You like me, Josie Moraine. You just don't know it yet.”

Knows Like Me Josie

Book:Out of The Easy

Source: Out of The Easy

“Let me tell you something 'bout these rich Uptown folk," said Cokie. "They got everything that money can buy, their bank accounts are fat, but they ain't happy. They ain't ever gone be happy. You know why? They soul broke. And money can't fix that, no sir.”

Knows Said Soul Gone Rich Let Me Accounts Folks Fats Broke Bank Accounts Uptown

Book:Out of The Easy

Source: Out of The Easy

“Man, you’re a regular Bonnie Parker.” “A dame that knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up.” Jesse found that hysterical. “Did Willie say that?” “Nope, Mae West. Now, how do I get on this thing in a skirt?”

Knows Men Found West Tied Rope Skirts Hysterical Tied Up Dames Mae

Author:Ruta Sepetys

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Born: November 19, 1967
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 101

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