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“That was the crux. You. Only you could work on you. Nobody could force you, and if you weren't ready, then you weren't ready, and no amount of open-armed encouragement was going to change that.”

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Norah Vincent
Norah Vincent

Norah Vincent is an American writer born on September 20, 1968. Her works span various fields, including nature, culture, and social issues. Her representative work, 'The Wolf's Shadow,' chronicles her intimate encounters with wildlife, showcasing the relationship between humans and nature. more

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