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When the World Tips Over

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Jandy Nelson
Jandy Nelson

Jandy Nelson is an American writer known for her young adult literature, which often delves into the emotional and identity struggles of adolescence, resonating with readers across generations. more

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“Failures are like alarm clocks. Alarm clocks wake us up from our dreams and remind us that we have to go to work. Failures wake us up from our dreams and remind us that we have to live as we really are; mortal and fallible living beings.”

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