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“I think even with women who come across with a tough exterior, the interior is the same. I think you'll find this with women around the word: some women, because of their circumstances, are forced to be tougher, forced to cultivate tougher exteriors.”

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David Bezmozgis

David Bezmozgis is a Canadian-American writer born on June 2, 1973, in Toronto. The son of Latvian Jewish refugees, his literary work often explores the immigrant experience, family dynamics, and issues of identity among Jewish diaspora communities. His debut short story collection "Natasha" (2001) received critical acclaim and established him as a significant voice in contemporary literature. He has published several acclaimed works including the novel "The Free World" (2011) and "Victoria" (2019). more

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