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“This body is yours. No one can ever take it from you, if only you will accept yourself, claim it again--your arms, your spine, your ribs, the small of your back. It's all yours. All this bounty, all this beauty, all this strength and grace is yours. This garden is yours. Take it back. Take it back.”

Quote by Jean Hegland

Work

Into The Forest

In 'Into The Forest,' the protagonist navigates a world transformed by a mysterious event, facing the challenges of survival and the reshaping of society in a remote forest. more

Author

Jean Hegland
Jean Hegland

Jean Hegland, born in 1956, is an American writer known for her profound psychological descriptions and her focus on social issues in her works. more

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