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“He'd been in the yard long enough to understand when he could afford to face into the breeze and when he'd do better to bend in the hurricane.”

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Book:The Green Mile
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The Green Mile

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Stephen King
Stephen King

Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, is a renowned American author. His works primarily focus on horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and have won him a wide audience. King has received numerous literary awards in the United States, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the World Fantasy Award. more

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