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“She was astonished, and at the same time she knew. There were many things in life like that. You couldn’t imagine it, and then it happened and you couldn’t really imagine it hadn’t.”

Quote by Ann Brashares

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Ann Brashares, born on July 30, 1967, is a renowned film writer known for her profound character development and engaging storytelling. more

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