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“Men never feel quite the same about a woman's body once they know it's done that thing: widened and torn to push out a baby's head.”

Quote by Emma Donoghue

Book:Frog Music

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Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author renowned for her plays and novels. Her works are celebrated for their deep psychological insights and unique narrative style. Born on October 24, 1969, Donoghue's plays have been performed in several countries, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages. more

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