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“Once upon a time, my mother lived in the posh downtown of Homs, Syria. She described my grandfather as a king in a storybook, atop a horse, wearing a didashah and pointing a long arm.”

Quote by Mona Simpson

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Mona Simpson is an American author known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals. Her works often explore themes of family, identity, and memory, with 'Any Place I Call Home' being one of her most famous novels. more

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