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“My parents believe in the principle of ‘sink or swim,’ or ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger ― or it kills you.” From “The Education of Robert Nifkin”

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Daniel Pinkwater
Daniel Pinkwater

Daniel Pinkwater is an American author born on November 15, 1941. Known for his unique humor and profound literary insight, his works have won the hearts of readers across various genres, including children's literature, adult fiction, and poetry. more

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