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“A good friend remembers what we were and sees what we can be.”

Quote by Janette Oke

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Janette Oke is a Canadian author renowned for her historical novels. Born on February 18, 1935, she began writing in 1967 and has since published numerous works. Her novels often set in the Canadian prairies, tell the stories of ordinary people living in challenging environments. more

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