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“It seemed that we loved each other better when there were large swaths of two continents between us. The daily work of love was often hard to perform at home.”

Quote by Aleksandar Hemon

Book:The Lazarus Project

Work

The Lazarus Project

This thought-provoking book explores the concept of resurrection and its implications on human existence, weaving a complex narrative that challenges readers' perceptions of life and the afterlife. more

Author

Aleksandar Hemon

Aleksandar Hemon is a Serbian-American writer known for his unique literary style and profound humanistic concerns. His works focus on themes of immigration, identity, and individual experience, and have won him a wide readership. more

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Book:The Lazarus Project

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