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“I still cry on waking. I'm not sure why. I feel nothing. Nothing I can name, anyway. It's like breathing - something that happens over which I have no control. (6)”

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Mary E. Pearson

Mary E. Pearson is an American author born in 1955. Her works are known for their deep emotions and rich imagination, especially in the field of young adult literature. Pearson's books cover a variety of themes, including race, gender, and identity, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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