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“I want to feel what I feel. What's mine. Even if it's not happiness, whatever that means. Because you're all you've got.”

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Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more

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