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“If from infancy you treat children as gods, they are liable in adulthood to act as devils.”

Quote by P. D. James

Book:The Children of Men

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The Children of Men

In this dystopian novel, society is on the brink of collapse as the human race is unable to produce offspring. The story follows a group of individuals who fight to find hope in a world where the future of humanity seems bleak. more

Author

P. D. James, born on August 3, 1920 and died on November 27, 2014, was a distinguished member of the House of Lords. She was a highly acclaimed author of detective fiction, recognized for her intricate plots and complex characters. more

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