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“When you are in school, your talents are without number, and your promise is boundless...But at a certain point, you begin to feel your talents dropping away, like feathers from a molting bird.”

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Sarah Shun-lien Bynum
Sarah Shun-lien Bynum

Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, born in 1972, is a talented writer known for her unique literary style and profound thematic exploration. Her works have won numerous literary awards and have had a significant impact on readers. more

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