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“I am almost a hundred years old; waiting for the end, and thinking about the beginning. There are things I need to tell you, but would you listen if I told you how quickly time passes? I know you are unable to imagine this. Nevertheless, I can tell you that you will awake someday to find that your life has rushed by at a speed at once impossible and cruel. The most intense moments will seem to have occurred only yesterday and nothing will have erased the pain and pleasure, the impossible intensity of love and its dog-leaping happiness, the bleak blackness of passions unrequited, or unexpressed, or unresolved.”

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Book:What I Was
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What I Was

This novel delves into the complexities of self-discovery and the passage of time, weaving together personal stories and historical events to create a rich tapestry of human experience. more

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Meg Rosoff
Meg Rosoff

Meg Rosoff, born in 1956, is a British writer known for her profound psychological descriptions and unique narrative style. Her works, including 'How I Live Now' and 'Proof of Heaven', often explore themes such as youth growth, family relationships, and war, and have been well-received by readers. more

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