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“I was born from nothing and to nothing I will return. And yet, when i say the word nothing, when i admit, at last, 'I am nothing,' i feel mysteriously like something again, ground zero, genesis, the pull of possibilities.”

Quote by Lauren Slater

Book:Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir

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Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir

This memoir delves into the author's experiences and reflections on the nature of lying, using metaphorical storytelling to examine the complexities of truth and deception. more

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Lauren Slater is an American psychologist born on March 21, 1963. Her research focuses on psychotherapy, memory, and identity. Slater is known for her profound insights into the process of psychotherapy and her contributions to the study of memory. more

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