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“The nonreader in our culture wants to believe. He is the “one born every minute”. The world is so vastly confusing and baffling to him that he feels there has to be some simple answer to everything that troubles him.”

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Book:Reading for Survival
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Reading for Survival

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John D. MacDonald
John D. MacDonald

John D. MacDonald was an American writer renowned for his crime novels. His works are known for their intricate plots and complex characterizations, which have had a profound impact on the development of crime fiction. more

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