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“Some days confidence shrinks to the size of a pea, and the backbone feels like a feather. We want to be somewhere else, and don't know where - want to be someone else and don't know who.”

Quote by Jean Hersey

Work

The Shape of a Year

This book is a contemplative work that delves into the various facets of a year, examining the changes and experiences that accumulate over the course of twelve months. more

Author

Jean Hersey

Jean Hersey is a renowned author born in 1902. His works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Hersey is known for his profound insights and rich imagination, with his writings often exploring the complexities of human nature and the injustices of society. more

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