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“Do we make ourselves into what we become or is it built into our genes, into the fate spun for us by whatever shapes events?”

Quote by Joseph Bruchac

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Joseph Bruchac
Joseph Bruchac

Joseph Bruchac is an American writer born on October 16, 1942. His works primarily revolve around Native American culture, especially the legends and stories related to the Iroquois. Bruchac's works are beloved for their rich imagination as well as his profound understanding and respect for Native American culture. more

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