“Without much accuracy, with strangely little love at all, your family will decide for you exactly who you are, and they'll keep nudging, coaxing, poking you until you've changed into that very simple shape.”
Quote by Allan Gurganus
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Allan Gurganus
Allan Gurganus is an American novelist born on June 11, 1947. His works are known for their delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight, focusing mainly on the life and culture of the American South. more
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