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“Patience, he thought. So much of this was patience - waiting, and thinking and doing things right. So much of all this, so much of all living was patience and thinking.”

Quote by Gary Paulsen

Book:Hatchet

Work

Hatchet

Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson survives a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness, facing the challenges of survival and self-reliance as he struggles to find a way back home. more

Author

Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen

Gary Paulsen is a renowned American writer, born on May 17, 1939. His works primarily focus on young adult literature and have gained great popularity among readers. Paulsen's writing style is unique, adept at conveying life philosophies through stories. more

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