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Quote by Studs Terkel

“Reading a book should not be a passive exercise, but rather a raucous conversation.”

Quote by Studs Terkel

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Studs Terkel was an American author, born on May 16, 1912, and passed away on October 31, 2008. He is known for his in-depth interviews with the working class and ordinary people in the United States, with his most famous work being 'Working: People Talk About Their Jobs'. more

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