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“But literature, I discovered, can also save you. Truly. Over the cliché and through the truth, it can save.”

Quote by Porochista Khakpour

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Porochista Khakpour

Porochista Khakpour is an American novelist born on January 17, 1978. Her works often focus on the identity and cultural conflicts of Iranian Americans, as well as personal growth. Her debut novel 'Lowland' was nominated for the National Book Award in 2013 and won numerous other awards. more

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