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“We all know how loving ends. But I want to fall in love with the world anyway, to let it crack me open. I want to feel what there is to feel while I am here.”

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Book:The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

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The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

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John Green is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes such as adolescence, love, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among young readers. Green's books have won numerous literary awards and have become bestsellers. more

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