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“I totally bristle against words like "dysfunction" or "abuse."”

Quote by Justin Torres

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Justin Torres is an American novelist born in 1980. His works are celebrated for their profound social insight and depiction of Latin American life in the United States. Torres' debut novel, 'We the Kings,' won the National Book Award in 2012, propelling him into the spotlight as a prominent author. more

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