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“What brought us together? I sometimes wonder. Was it chance? Fate? Luck? I often marvel at the randomness of it all, the tangled threads that wove us into something stronger than our individual selves. That a time so dark could provide such light is a miracle, I think.”

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Book:The One and Only Family
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Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate

Katherine Applegate is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born in July 1956, she is praised for her unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

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