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“There are all sorts of losses people suffer - from the small to the large. You can lose your keys, your glasses, your virginity. You can lose your head, you can lose your heart, you can lose your mind. You can relinquish your home to move into assisted living, or have a child move overseas, or see a spouse vanish into dementia. Loss is more than just death, and grief is the gray shape-shifter of emotion.”

Quote by Jodi Picoult

Book:Atria Book Club Bites: A Free Sampling of Ten Books Guaranteed to Feed Your Discussion

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Atria Book Club Bites: A Free Sampling of Ten Books Guaranteed to Feed Your Discussion

This book offers a curated selection of extracts from ten diverse titles, each chosen to spark lively and engaging conversations within book clubs. The selections span various genres and styles, providing a rich tapestry of literary experiences for readers to explore and discuss. more

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Jodi Picoult is an American best-selling author known for her emotionally rich and engaging novels. Her works often revolve around family, legal, and moral dilemmas, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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