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Sara Gruen is an American author born in Canada in 1969. Her works are known for their themes of animal emotions and intricate character development, with notable titles including 'Water for Elephants' and 'Fly Away Home'. Her books have been highly acclaimed by readers and have won numerous literary awards.

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“I don't like outlining, because books are organic things. Sometimes a book doesn't want to be written in a certain way.”

Way Want Book Sometimes Certain Written Outlining

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“I want her to melt into me, like butter on toast. I want to absorb her and walk around for the rest of my days with her encased in my skin. I want.”

Want Love Walks Skins Toasts Savoring Water For Elephants

Book:The Sara Gruen Collection: Water for Elephants - At the Water's Edge - Ape House

Source: The Sara Gruen Collection: Water for Elephants - At the Water's Edge - Ape House

“I stroke her lightly, memorizing her body. I want her to melt into me, like butter on toast. I want to absorb her and walk around for the rest of my days with her encased in my skin. I lie motionless, savoring the feeling of her body against mine. I'm afraid to breathe in case I break the spell.”

Want Feelings Body Lying Walks Break Cases Mines Skins Breathe Spells Strokes Toasts Memorizing Savoring

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“The whole thing's illusion, [Jacob], and there's nothing wrong with that. It's what people want from us. It's what they expect.”

People Want Whole Illusion Jacob Water For Elephants

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“All right. Let's give you something to tell your grandkids about. Or great-grandkids. Or great-great-grandkids." I snort with glee, delirious with excitement. Charlie winks and pours me another finger's worth of whiskey. Then, on second thought, he tips the bottle again. I reach out and grab its neck. "Better not," I say. "Don't want to get tipsy and break a hip.”

Want Giving Break Fingers Hips Excitement Necks Bottles Reach Out Charlie Whiskey Glee Grandkids Second Thoughts Delirious Tipsy Great Grandkids

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“I stare at her for a long moment. I want to kiss her. I want to kiss her more than I've ever wanted anything in my life.”

Want Long Moments Wanted Kissing Staring

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“Don't want to get tipsy and break a hip.”

Want Break Hips Delirious Tipsy

Book:The Sara Gruen Collection: Water for Elephants - At the Water's Edge - Ape House

Source: The Sara Gruen Collection: Water for Elephants - At the Water's Edge - Ape House

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Born: 1969
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