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“Still, being alone doesn't mean you have to be miserable. In that sense it's different from losing something. You've still got yourself, even if you lose everything else. You've got to have faith in yourself and not get down just because you're on your own.”

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Yoko Ogawa

Japanese contemporary author, born on March 30, 1962, in Tokyo. Known for her unique narrative style and profound emotional descriptions, her works have won numerous domestic and international literary awards. more

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