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“We think there is *one* planet called Earth, but there are thousands, even *millions*, like a snake shedding its skin every so often, but with all the old skins still bunched around it. You live inside the creature for quite a while, so it comes as a shock to find you're living now in one of the husked-off skins, and sometimes you can touch and know about the creature as it is now and sometimes you can't.”

Quote by Margaret Laurence

Book:The Diviners
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The Diviners

In this historical fiction, a family of siblings in the 1930s New York City are drawn together by their shared gift of divination. The story delves into their personal struggles and the societal challenges of the era, as they navigate their unique abilities amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. more

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Margaret Laurence
Margaret Laurence

Margaret Laurence was a Canadian novelist known for her profound psychological insights and depiction of the prairie culture in Canada. Her works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and social change. more

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