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“There is no you in NewVillager, but there is a we. Your job thenceforth will be that of the bodhisattva, the guru, the gap-toothed docent with a serious thing for Whistler's Mother. There will be others, newervillagers than yourself, who never stood a chance either. Only through them do you stand any hope of tracing your footsteps back to where you began.”

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Daniel Levin Becker

Daniel Levin Becker, born in 1984, is an accomplished writer known for his diverse works spanning novels, essays, and criticism. His distinctive narrative style and profound insights into social issues have earned him widespread recognition. more

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