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“Dani said this woman, with whom she’d lived for two years, had never known her. “I feel like people accept the first thing I show them,” she said, “and that’s all I ever am to them.”

Quote by Mary Gaitskill

Book:Don't Cry: Stories
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Don't Cry: Stories

This book compiles a series of narratives that delve into the complexities of human emotions, including sorrow, love, and loss. more

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Mary Gaitskill
Mary Gaitskill

Mary Gaitskill is an American author known for her short stories, which are praised for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of the lives of marginalized individuals. Her work often delves into the complexities and contradictions of human relationships. more

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