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Barbara Wood
Barbara Wood

Barbara Wood, born on January 30, 1947, is a renowned writer whose works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and plays. Known for her profound emotional expression and rich imagination, Wood's works often delve into themes of humanity and social issues. more

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“She's a woman. Like a chameleon does, a woman quietly blends into all the parts of her life. Sometimes you can hardly tell she's there, she's so quiet going on about her business. Feed the baby. Muck the stables. Make soup from stones. Make a sheet into a dress. She doesn't count on destiny for anything. She knows its her own hands, her own arms, her own thighs and breasts that have to do the work. Destiny is bigger in men's lives. Destiny is a welcome guest in a man's house. She barely knocks and he's there to open the door. "Yes, yes. You do it," he says to destiny and lumbers back to his chair.”

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