“I had come alive here...this was my home, and though one day it would all trickle through my fingers like so much red dust, for as long as childhood lasted it was a heaven fitted exactly to me. A place I knew by heart. The one place in the world I'd been made for.”
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Paula McLain is an American author known for her poignant emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals. Her works often focus on female characters, exploring their lives, love, and growth. Born in 1965, McLain has worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer. Her works, including 'When Breath Becomes Air' and 'Love in the Time of Cholera', delve into the lives of women, examining their experiences, relationships, and personal growth. more
“Sometimes to be at home is like a nightmare by Stephen King.”
“Home was more than a house. It was a place in a person's heart.”
“My heart is your home, wherever in the world you are – you will always have a place to stay.”