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“Memory is a magnet. It will pull to it and hold only material nature has designed it to attract.”

Quote by Jessamyn West

Book:The life I really lived: a novel

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The life I really lived: a novel

This novel delves into the personal narrative of a character, chronicling their journey through life's ups and downs, and the search for true self-identity. more

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Jessamyn West was an American writer born on July 18, 1902, and died on February 23, 1984. Known for her profound portrayal of rural life in the American Southwest, West's works are characterized by humor and satirical insights into character and social change. more

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