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“Love ruined people's lives, the way our parents said drugs could.”

Quote by Mona Simpson

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Mona Simpson is an American author known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals. Her works often explore themes of family, identity, and memory, with 'Any Place I Call Home' being one of her most famous novels. more

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