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“...she had discovered within herself the unlikely gift for functioning with equilibrium and efficiency inside a full-blown, unending nightmare. [A Red Cross worker during WWII in Italy]”

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Book:Warburg in Rome
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Warburg in Rome

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James Carroll
James Carroll

James Carroll is an American author recognized for his historical fiction and non-fiction works. Born on January 22, 1943, Carroll has made significant contributions to the understanding of the American Civil War and the history of the Catholic Church through his writings. more

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Book:How Soccer Explains the World
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