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“How can you know what you're capable of if you don't embrace the unkown?”

Quote by Esmeralda Santiago

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Esmeralda Santiago

Esmeralda Santiago is an American author born on May 17, 1948. Her works primarily focus on the culture and history of Latin America and the Caribbean, especially the experiences of the Puerto Rican people. more

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