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“This the kind of world, if you don’t die, you just keep on growing up and living through everything that comes.”

Quote by J. California Cooper

Book:Some Soul to Keep

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Some Soul to Keep

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J. California Cooper

J. California Cooper was an American playwright, born on November 10, 1931, and passed away on September 20, 2014. Known for her profound social insight and concern for the fate of women, her works include 'The Black Clown' and 'The Old Settler'. Cooper's plays have had a significant impact on the theater world. more

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