“My dad could go to work, he could get raises, he could be thanked for his contributions, he got a pay-check for his labor, but that didn't happen for moms. The best they could hope for would be a crayon valentine or a squashed, limp dandelion flower offered up from the damp hand of their wide-eyed and innocent child. Which wasn't nothing. In all my days I'd never considered anything to be more important than home. In a chaotic world, it was sanctuary; it was where love grew.”
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Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Dreams
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Susan Branch
Susan Branch is a renowned American author born on April 12, 1947. Her works are known for their warm family stories and profound emotional descriptions, which have won her a wide audience. more
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