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“One of millions of mothers to have lost a child every year, fifteen thousand a day. If none of us suffered, where would we be? Without wise women is where; suffering brings wisdom. So, a gift, this suffering, a promissory note for sagacity. Meantime, the actual suffering. I couldn't see my hand in front of my face, it was that dark.”

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Book:Fi: A Memoir of My Son
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Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra Fuller

Alexandra Fuller is a renowned author born in 1969. Her works are known for their vivid portrayal of life on the African savannah and wildlife, which have won her a wide readership. more

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