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Before I Die

This novel delves into the lives of individuals facing their own mortality, highlighting their desires, regrets, and the quest for fulfillment in their final days. more

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Jenny Downham
Jenny Downham

Jenny Downham is a British novelist known for her works focused on young adult themes. Born in 1964, her writing explores the emotions, growth, and self-discovery of adolescence. Downham's books have gained popularity for their deep emotional insights and realistic portrayal of youth issues. more

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“I think that love is more like a light that you carry. At first childish happiness keeps it lighted and after that romance. Then motherhood lights it and then duty . . . and maybe after that sorrow. You wouldn't think that sorrow could be a light, would you, dearie? But it can. And then after that, service lights it. Yes. . . . I think that is what love is to a woman . . . a lantern in her hand.”