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“...the three things I cannot change are the past, the truth, and you.”

Quote by Anne Lamott

Book:Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

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Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

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Anne Lamott is an American novelist born on April 10, 1954. Her works are known for their humor, directness, and profound emotional depth, primarily exploring themes of family, faith, and self-discovery. more

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