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“This is shaping up even worse than you anticipated. Still, you feel a measure of detachment, as if you had suffered everything already and this were just a flashback. You wish that you had paid more attention when a woman you met at Heartbreak told you about Zen meditation. Think of all of this as an illusion. She can't hurt you. Nothing can hurt the samurai wh enters combat fully resolved to die. You have already accepted the inevitability of termination, as they say. Still, you'd rather not have to sit through this.”

Quote by Jay McInerney

Book:Bright Lights, Big City
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Bright Lights, Big City

A coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of life in the city, capturing the struggles and aspirations of its young protagonist. more

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Jay McInerney
Jay McInerney

Jay McInerney is a renowned American author, born on January 13, 1955. His works are known for their sharp observations and profound emotional descriptions, with notable titles including 'Rabbit, Run' and 'Bright Lights, Big City'. more

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