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“I was the one with the open wound, and the river waters turned red when I bathed in them. My sadness is greater than the heavens.”

Quote by Laura Restrepo

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Laura Restrepo, born in 1950, is a Colombian author known for her focus on Latin American history and culture, particularly for her portrayal of female characters and racial issues in her works. more

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