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“She remembered how she had felt cleaning out her father's clothes, wanting at once to hold on to every dirty handkerchief and musty page of sheet much, and yet wishing she were anywhere else on earth, free of it all.”

Quote by J. Courtney Sullivan

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J. Courtney Sullivan

J. Courtney Sullivan is an American novelist recognized for her contemporary literary works that delve into the intricacies of family dynamics and individual identity. Born in 1982, she has gained recognition for her insightful storytelling and engaging characters. more

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