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“Dare we face the question of just how much of the darkness around us is of our own making?”

Quote by Betty MacDonald

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Betty MacDonald

Betty MacDonald was an American author known for her humorous and autobiographical works. Her writing often focused on family life and the role of mothers, with her most famous book being 'The Glass Castle'. Born on March 26, 1908, she passed away on February 7, 1958. more

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