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“He'd thought he was lost, but now he recognized that eternity was around him, like salt from a shaker or stars in the sky.”

Quote by Alice Hoffman

Book:Local Girls

Work

This book delves into the intricate connections and personal stories of women living in a close-knit community, offering a nuanced portrayal of their experiences and challenges. more

Author

Alice Hoffman is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born on March 16, 1952. Her works are known for their dreamlike narrative style and rich imagination, which have won her a large following among readers. more

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