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“The pain comes from more than the facts of circumstance, or the deeds of others. It comes from within. From understanding what we lost. It comes from knowing how foolish we were - vain, arrogant children - when we thought ourselves happy. It comes from knowing how fragile and doomed the old ways were, just when we thought them and ourselves, secure!. The pain comes from knowing we have never been safe, and therefore will never be safe again. It comes from knowing we can never be children again.”

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John Jakes
John Jakes

John Jakes is a renowned American historical fiction writer, born on March 31, 1932. His works are set against the backdrop of American history, particularly focusing on the era of the American Civil War. Jakes' novels are beloved by readers and have won numerous literary awards. more

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