“I used to think if you fell from grace it was more likely than not the result of one stupendous error, or else an unfortunate accident. I hadn't learned that it can happen so gradually you don't lose your stomach or hurt yourself in the landing. You don't necessarily sense the motion. I've found it takes at least two and generally three things to alter the course of a life: You slip around the truth once, and then again, and one more time, and there you are, feeling, for a moment, that it was sudden, your arrival at the bottom of the heap.”
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Jane Hamilton
Jane Hamilton is an American novelist known for her profound depiction of Midwestern life. Born on July 13, 1957, her works often focus on family, love, and community relationships, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
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