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“The heart of myself has always been something just wanting so bad. I have had an empty center, black as a basement, but also knowing about light and waiting. Young as I am, I know now that everything is about to come. Jimmy will be the place for me to learn the real happiness. He will be my Joy School. My joy. Mine.”

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Elizabeth Berg
Elizabeth Berg

Elizabeth Berg is a renowned American contemporary writer, born on December 2, 1948. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals, which have won her a wide readership. more

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