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“I write about broken people who need other people in order to go on. But those are the only kind of people I know to exist. We are all broken.”

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John Green is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes such as adolescence, love, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among young readers. Green's books have won numerous literary awards and have become bestsellers. more

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