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Tayari Jones is an American author born on November 30, 1970. Her works primarily focus on the lives of African American women, particularly those facing challenges related to race, class, and gender. Jones is celebrated for her deep character development and emotional expression in her writing.

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“When you write a novel, you make other people see your imaginary friends.”

People Writing Novel Imaginary Imaginary Friend

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“People say, That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But they are wrong. What doesn't kill you doesn't kill you. That's all you get. Sometimes, you just have to hope that's enough.”

People Sometimes Enough Stronger Makes You Stronger

Book:Silver Sparrow

Source: Silver Sparrow

“And this is how it started. Just with coffee and the exchange of their long stories. Love can be incremental. Predicaments, too. Coffee can start a life just as it can start a day. This was the meeting of two people who were destined to love from before they were born, from before they made choices that would complicate their lives. This love just rolled toward my mother as though she were standing at the bottom of a steep hill. Mother had no hand in this, only heart.”

People Heart Long Made Two Stories Hands Mother Choices Born Standing Meetings Bottom Coffee Hills Destined Steep Predicaments Long Story

Book:Silver Sparrow

Source: Silver Sparrow

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Born: November 30, 1970
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