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“A trust-in the sense of a valuable asset placed in the care of someone to whom it does not ultimately belong-captures, more or less, my understanding of what it is to have a child.”

Quote by Eula Biss

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Eula Biss is an American fiction writer born in 1977. Her works are known for their profound themes and unique narrative style. Biss's novels explore the relationship between individuals and society, power, and knowledge, often involving historical, political, and philosophical issues. more

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