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“It is a skill we learn early, the art of inventing stories to explain away the fearful scared strangeness of the world. Storytelling and make-believe, like war and agriculture, are among the arts of self-defense, and all of them are ways of enclosing otherness and claiming ownership.”

Quote by William Kittredge

Book:Owning It All: Essays
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Owning It All: Essays

This book is a compilation of thought-provoking essays that delve into a range of topics, offering insights and reflections on life, society, and personal growth. more

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William Kittredge
William Kittredge

William Kittredge, born in 1932, is a renowned American writer known for his depiction of rural life in the American West. His works have won numerous literary awards and have had a profound impact on contemporary literature. more

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