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“I understood that the man I was calling for could never ever come back. Because I understood that the man that I was calling for was dead.”

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Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is an American novelist born on April 10, 1954. Her works are known for their humor, directness, and profound emotional depth, primarily exploring themes of family, faith, and self-discovery. more

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