“To say a thing simply: I am my history, but the story of my life is always guarded, self-conscious. It is finally the only story we give to someone we love.”
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Maureen Howard
Maureen Howard, born on June 28, 1930, is an accomplished writer whose works are renowned for their profound insights and unique narrative style. more
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