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“A river of images and thoughts and feelings, dirtied and polluted so that no one could drink from it without gagging.”

Quote by Barry Lyga

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Barry Lyga is an American novelist known for his works focused on the themes of adolescence, exploring issues of identity, growth, and self-discovery. Born on September 11, 1971, his distinctive writing style has earned him a dedicated following among readers of all ages. more

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Author:Barry Lyga

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“[She] was made up of skin and bones and hate and crazy, and hate and crazy don't weigh anything.”

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Author:Pope Benedict XVI

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Book:Fate's Edge

Source: Fate's Edge

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Book:Fate's Edge

Source: Fate's Edge

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Book:The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: Picador Classic

Source: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: Picador Classic

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Book:Fate's Edge

Source: Fate's Edge

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Book:Fate's Edge

Source: Fate's Edge