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“...I'm sick of it. I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody. I'm sick of myself and everybody else that wants to make some kind of a splash.”

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Book:franny and zooey
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franny and zooey

J.D. Salinger's narrative delves into the complex emotional and psychological journeys of the Glass family, particularly focusing on the spiritual awakening of Franny and the struggles of Zooey to find his own path in life. more

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