“...there are certain tragedies from which we never recover. We may eventually adjust to the sense of loss that pervades every waking hour of the day. We may accept the desperate sadness that colors all perception. We may even learn to live with the loss. But it doesn't mean we will ever fully cauterize the wound or shut away the pain in some steel-tight box and consider it vanquished.”
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The Woman in the Fifth
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Douglas Kennedy
Douglas Kennedy is an American novelist known for his profound psychological portrayals and complex character development. His works often explore themes of personal identity, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of modern life. Born on January 1, 1955, Kennedy's writing career began in the 1980s. more
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