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Letters to my children

This book is a compilation of heartfelt letters from an author to their offspring, covering various aspects of life, love, and personal growth. The letters serve as a testament to the author's wisdom and the enduring bond between parent and child. more

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Robert C. Maynard
Robert C. Maynard

Robert C. Maynard was an accomplished journalist renowned for his contributions to the field of journalism and his profound insights into social issues. Throughout his career, he reported on major news events, earning acclaim for the fairness and depth of his reporting. more

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“You call a star a star, and say it is just a ball of matter moving on a mathematical course. But that is merely how you see it. By so naming things and describing them you are only inventing your own terms about them. And just as speech is invention about objects and ideas, so myth is invention about truth.”