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“There’s a Greek legend—no, it’s in something Plato wrote—about how true lovers are really two halves of the same person. It says that people wander around searching for their other half, and when they find him or her, they are finally whole and perfect. The thing that gets me is that the story says that originally all people were really pairs of people, joined back to back, and that some of the pairs were man and man, some woman and woman, and others man and woman. What happened was that all of these double people went to war with the gods, and the gods, to punish them, split them all in two. That’s why some lovers are heterosexual and some are homosexual, female and female, or male and male.”

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Annie on My Mind

Annie on My Mind is a poignant and insightful novel that delves into the emotional and physical journey of two teenagers, Liza and Annie, as they navigate the complexities of their burgeoning romance amidst the backdrop of the 1970s. The story explores themes of identity, love, and the challenges faced by young adults in a time of social and cultural change. more

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Nancy Garden
Nancy Garden

Nancy Garden was an American writer born on May 15, 1938, and passed away on June 23, 2014. She was known for her works in children's literature, particularly her contributions to young adult fiction, which were highly appreciated by readers. more

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