“It was as though I had been dying of thirst and the librarian had handed me a five gallon bucket of water. I drank and drank. The only reason I am here and not in prison is because of that woman. I was a loser, but she showed me the power of reading.”
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Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen is a renowned American writer, born on May 17, 1939. His works primarily focus on young adult literature and have gained great popularity among readers. Paulsen's writing style is unique, adept at conveying life philosophies through stories. more
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