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Quote by Rebecca Solnit

“No one is born a writer; literacy is a peculiar mode of being, but I was all about stories from a very early age, before reading.”

Quote by Rebecca Solnit

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Rebecca Solnit is an American writer known for her works on environmental, cultural, political, and social issues. Her writing spans a wide range of topics, including nature, travel, gender, and power. Her books include 'Wanderlust', 'A Field Guide to Getting Lost', and 'The Faraway Nearby'. more

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