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“"Why is it sports is the only thing white people see us being successful at? I don't want to play football," he said. "I wanna be a lawyer." "That's fine with me," I said, a little annoyed. "I've just never heard of a Negro lawyer, that's all. You've got to hear of these things before you can imagine them." "Bullshit. You gotta imagine what's never been."”

Quote by Sue Monk Kidd

Book:Of love and life: three novels selected and condensed by Reader's Digest

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Of love and life: three novels selected and condensed by Reader's Digest

This book brings together three distinct novels, each carefully selected and condensed to provide a compact reading experience. The collection aims to offer a diverse range of narratives, showcasing the complexities of love and life through the lens of various literary works. more

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Sue Monk Kidd is an American author known for her novels, particularly 'The Secret Garden' and 'The Invention of Wings'. Born on August 12, 1948, she has a passion for literature and writing from a young age. more

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