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“A person could stop a specific thing, but they couldn’t stop change in general. Rivers can’t run backward. Yet, he felt there must be an alternative, neither willfulness nor resignation. He couldn’t put words to it. All he knew was, neither of them had changed their minds and neither of them could find anything more to say.”

Quote by David Wroblewski

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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

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David Wroblewski
David Wroblewski

David Wroblewski is an American novelist known for his distinctive narrative style and profound character development. His works often explore themes of family, identity, and growth. more

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