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“Written with passion, honesty, humor, and a stubborn, rebellious optimism, Dear Marcus is like nothing I've ever read. When a bullet in the back told Jerry McGill not to go on, Jerry went on-smiling.”

Quote by Shalom Auslander

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Shalom Auslander

Shalom Auslander is an American author born in 1970. Known for his satirical and humorous style, his works delve into issues of personal identity, religion, and morality. more

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