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“You see, when everything else is gone, there's always work. I don't think anyone ever realises how much work can mean until the other things are gone.”

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Book:The Dark Tide
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The Dark Tide

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Vera Brittain
Vera Brittain

Vera Brittain was a British writer, poet, and feminist, born on December 29, 1893. She is renowned for her memoir 'Testament of Youth,' which offers a poignant account of her experiences during World War I. Brittain's writing frequently addressed women's rights and the societal impact of war. She passed away on March 29, 1970. more

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