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“He hadn't enjoyed school all that much, but they could have warned him that language would prove overtaxing.”

Quote by Luis Alberto Urrea

Book:The Water Museum

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The Water Museum

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Luis Alberto Urrea

Luis Alberto Urrea, born in 1955, is a renowned Mexican-American poet. His works blend Mexican and American cultures and explore themes such as identity, family, and social justice. Urrea's poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination, winning the hearts of readers. more

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