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“The human race is just getting started.... The cerebral cortex is only a hundred thousand years old. It's still a baby, sucking teat and eating Cheerios. We might get better, maybe even wise, if we can last another thousand years.”

Quote by Ellen Gilchrist

Book:A Dangerous Age: A Novel

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A Dangerous Age: A Novel

A gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of a pivotal era, intertwining personal struggles with broader historical events. more

Author

Ellen Gilchrist

Ellen Gilchrist is an American novelist born on February 20, 1935. Her works are known for their profound character development and delicate emotional portrayal, exploring themes such as personal identity, gender, and interpersonal relationships. more

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Book:Falling Through Space

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Author:Ellen Gilchrist

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