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“The older you get the more you live in the past”

Quote by Walter Mosley

Book:The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

This novel delves into the life of an elderly man, Ptolemy Grey, who is haunted by his past and struggles with the loss of his memory. Set against the backdrop of the 1940s, it examines the complexities of human existence and the resilience of the human spirit. more

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Walter Mosley is an American novelist, best known for his detective novel series featuring Easy Rawlins. His works blend literary value with social commentary, earning him a wide readership. more

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