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“Someday," Joseph said to his granddaughter, "someday something will happen and you will want to go back to the carving. You won't be able to prevent yourself; that's just the way it is. The world always somehow takes us back to the chisel. Something happens and we have to respond.”

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Book:The Stone Carvers
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The Stone Carvers

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Jane Urquhart
Jane Urquhart

Jane Urquhart is a Canadian novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound insights into history. Her works often explore the relationship between personal identity, memory, and history, as well as the spiritual landscape of Canada and its people. more

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