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A Lie About My Father: A Memoir

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John Burnside
John Burnside

John Burnside is a Scottish writer known for his poetry, novels, and prose. His works often explore themes of nature, memory, and the human condition. Born in March 1955, Burnside began his writing career in the 1980s. more

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