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“I'm interested in how a person forms her beliefs, how that happens. Beliefs of all kinds make up the animating force in each of us. Without them we would be paralyzed, lifeless - the glove without the hand.”

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Zia Haider Rahman
Zia Haider Rahman

Zia Haider Rahman is a novelist known for his deep exploration of history, politics, and personal identity in his works. His writing has received critical acclaim and praise from readers. more

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