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“I'd written Smashed not because I was ambitious and not because writing down my feelings was cathartic (it felt more like playing one's own neurosurgeon sans anesthesia). No. I'd made a habit--and eventually a profession--of memoir because I hail from one of those families where shows of emotions are discouraged.”

Quote by Koren Zailckas

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Koren Zailckas is an American writer known for her unique writing style and poignant storytelling. Born in 1980, she graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Her works often focus on personal experiences and emotional exploration, which have won her a large following among readers. more

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