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Quote by Norman Mailer

“Great hope has no real footing unless one is willing to face into the doom that may also be on the way. p.207”

Author

Norman Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, and essayist renowned for his daring and innovative writing. His works frequently examined the human condition, focusing on the roles of power and violence in society. Mailer's most celebrated novel, 'The Naked and the Dead', was published in 1948 and is regarded as a classic of American literature. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel 'The Armies of the Night' in 1968. Mailer's writing style was marked by its vivid descriptions and his readiness to address controversial subjects. more

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Thinking Knows Way Needs May Turns Work Out Be Good Unexpected Twists Happy Endings Twists And Turns

Book:Swapping Lives

Source: Swapping Lives

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Knows Looks Eye Earth Mother Love You Unconditional Love Unconditional Being A Mom Mother's Love One More Day

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People Matter Known

Book:Second Chance

Source: Second Chance

“Composing is like driving down a foggy road toward a house. Slowly you see more details of the house-the color of the slates and bricks, the shape of the windows. The notes are the bricks and the mortar of the house.”