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“The sight of her lovely brown face breaking into laughter and focusing tightly on him, as she stood in the dress of azaleas in the sunlight yard of weeds, made him feel light again. In that moment he realized that all the experience of thirty-two years on the NYPD and all the formal police training in the world was useless when the smile of someone you suddenly care about finds the bow that wraps your heart and undoes it.”

Quote by James McBride

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James McBride
James McBride

James McBride is an American writer known for his versatile talent and profound social commentary. His works span across various domains including music, history, and race, with his most notable titles being 'The Color of Water' and 'Crossing Over'. His writing style is distinctive, blending personal experiences with broader social issues. more

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