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“And William says, "I lost one son utterly."... ..."So I've held my tongue. But the truth is you didn't go to war. You went through the motions. But you turned it into graduate school. You contrived a comfortable place on the edge of the action to go study. You didn't even let the army decide your fate. You wangled your safe little job with a pre-enlistment deal and avoided the real thing. You told all the others who manned up, 'Better you do the dirty work, not me. Better your blood than mine.”

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Book:Perfume River
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Perfume River

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Robert Olen Butler
Robert Olen Butler

Robert Olen Butler is an American writer known for his unique narrative techniques and rich imagination. His works span various literary genres, including novels, short story collections, and poetry. Born on January 20, 1945, Butler has won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. more

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