“Each of us is comprised of stories, stories not only about ourselves but stories about ancestors we never knew and people we've never met. We have stories we love to tell and stories we have never told anyone. The extent to which others know us is determined by the stories we choose to share. We extend a deep trust to someone when we say, "I'm going to tell you something I've never told anyone." Sharing stories creates trust because through stories we come to a recognition of how much we have in common.”
Quote by Julius Lester
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Julius Lester
Julius Lester is an American author born on January 27, 1939. His works span a variety of genres, including children's literature, adult literature, and autobiography. Lester is known for his profound exploration of themes such as race, identity, and culture in his writings. more
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