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“When you have children it completely shifts your focus; they become the most passionate love of your life...”

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Louis de Bernieres

Louis de Bernières, born on December 8, 1954, is a British novelist known for his rich imagination and delicate emotional expression. His works, such as 'The Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Journey to India', are celebrated for their unique literary style and profound humanistic concerns. more

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