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“It seems likely to me now that the very element in my character that took possession of me there on top of that mountain, the fierce independence that was suddenly mine, to remain inside me no matter how it scared me when I tumbled, was an inheritance. Indeed it was my chief inheritance from my mother, who was braver. Yet, while she knew that independent spirit so well, it was what she agonizingly tried to protect me from, in effort to warn me against. It was what she shared, it made the strongest bond between us and the strongest tension. To grow up is to fight for it, to grow old is to lose it after having possessed it.”

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Book:On Writing
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On Writing

This book delves into the intricacies of writing, providing a mix of personal anecdotes and professional guidance. It covers various aspects of the writing process, from crafting compelling characters and structuring narratives to the importance of editing and revising. The author shares their own journey as a writer, offering readers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of the craft. more

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Eudora Welty
Eudora Welty

Eudora Welty was an American author renowned for her profound portrayal of life in the rural South. Her works often focus on the lives and characters of the Southern countryside, celebrated for their delicate emotions and unique narrative style. more

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