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“Death is the perfect knowing.”

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Marjorie Holmes

Marjorie Holmes was an American author known for her Christian-themed literary works. Her writings spanned various genres including novels, non-fiction, and children's literature, and she was a prominent figure in 20th-century American Christian literature. more

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