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“That is the work of your teenage years - to build up and tear down and build up again, over and over, endlessly... They do not tell you this when you are fourteen, because the people who would tell you - your parents - are the very ones who built the thing you're so dissatisfied with. They made you how they want you. They made you how they need you. They built you with all they know, and love - and so they can't see what you're not: all the gaps you feel leave you vulnerable. All the new possibilities ony imagined by your geenration, and nonexistent to theirs. They have done their best... but now it's up to you, small, brave future, to do your best with what you have.”

Quote by Caitlin Moran

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How to Build a Girl

This book is a coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of adolescence, set against the backdrop of a small town. The narrative follows the protagonist's experiences and challenges as she navigates the trials of young adulthood. more

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Caitlin Moran
Caitlin Moran

Caitlin Moran is a British columnist, journalist, and television personality known for her humorous and candid writing style. She focuses primarily on women, gender, and pop culture. Born on April 5, 1975, Moran's works include 'How to Be a Woman' and 'Bad Feminist', which have both received widespread attention and acclaim. more

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