“We think- oh, we will never forget these northern lights, but we do. What we remember is only the curling picture in the left-hand drawer (Presque Isle, Maine, 1934) or a gorgeous half-page photo in an old travel magazine, but what we saw when we held hands, lifting our chins to the sky as if we could leap into the jagged, jeweled brilliance above us, was seen for ten seconds only, and never again.”
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Amy Bloom, born in 1953, is an American writer known for her profound psychological portrayals and rich emotional expressions. Her works cover a variety of themes, including love, family, and identity. Bloom has won numerous literary awards, including the National Book Award for her novel 'Love in the Dark'. more
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