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“In their sympathies, children feel nearer animals than adults. They frolic with animals, caress them, share with them feelings neither has words for. Have they ever stroked any adult with the love they bestow on a cat? Hugged any grownup with the ecstasy they feel when clasping a puppy?”

Quote by Jessamyn West

Book:The life I really lived: a novel
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The life I really lived: a novel

This novel delves into the personal narrative of a character, chronicling their journey through life's ups and downs, and the search for true self-identity. more

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Jessamyn West
Jessamyn West

Jessamyn West was an American writer born on July 18, 1902, and died on February 23, 1984. Known for her profound portrayal of rural life in the American Southwest, West's works are characterized by humor and satirical insights into character and social change. more

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