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“They are also one of the few species, other than humans, that can recognize themselves in a mirror. That morning, as Nola had faced the image of her wet self over the locker room sink, she’d wondered about the scientists who devised that experiment. Why give a perfectly happy animal a mirror?”

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Book:No Two Persons
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No Two Persons

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Erica Bauermeister

Erica Bauermeister is an American author born in 1959. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound emotional depth, primarily focusing on themes of family, love, and human nature. more

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