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“Time's passage through the memory is like molten glass that can be opaque or crystallize at any given moment at will: a thousand days are melted into one conversation, one glance, one hurt, and one hurt can be shattered and sprinkled over a thousand days.”

Quote by Gloria Naylor

Work

The Women of Brewster Place

This book delves into the personal struggles and triumphs of women living in Brewster Place, a housing project in Atlanta, Georgia. It portrays their lives, relationships, and the challenges they face in a community that is both a source of strength and adversity. more

Author

Gloria Naylor
Gloria Naylor

Gloria Naylor was an American novelist known for her profound social commentary and rich literary works. Her novels often focus on issues of race, gender, and class, depicting the lives and struggles of the African American community. Born on January 25, 1950, she passed away on September 28, 2016. more

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