“So, what are you up to, where are you going on your vacation, that's a cute dress--no one knows what to talk about with an unmarried girl. Whereas a husband, children, an apartment, a washing machine--endless topics of conversation.”
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Annie Ernaux, born on September 1, 1940, is a renowned French writer known for her autobiographical novels. Her works delve into the relationship between personal memory and history, as well as the impact of social class on individual destiny. more
“Involtini: Meat, seafood, or veg wrapped around a filling like cheese, cured meats, or nuts.”
“Life-transforming ideas have always come to me through books.” - Bell Hooks”
“Four decades later, my stimming is often discreet. You’d have to be watching closely to notice.”