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“All authors know that any book is a casting of runes, a reading of cards, a map of the palm and heart. We make up the ocean - then fall in. But we also write the life raft.”

Quote by Erica Jong

Book:Fear of Fifty
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Fear of Fifty

This book delves into the personal and societal fears that often accompany the milestone of turning fifty, offering insights into the complexities of aging and the search for meaning in later life. more

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Erica Jong
Erica Jong

Erica Jong is a renowned American author, born on March 26, 1942. Her works, focusing on female perspectives and sexual liberation, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'How to Be a Woman'. more

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Book:What Do Women Want?: Essays by Erica Jong
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