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“Because if they grow up holding on to such terrible feelings, it could lead to another war come time in the future when the fate of the country is in their hands.”

Quote by Erin Gruwell

Book:The Freedom Writers Diary

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The Freedom Writers Diary

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Erin Gruwell is an American teacher who gained widespread attention for her work at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. She is known for founding the 'Freedom Writers Club', which helped marginalized students express themselves through writing and inspired their potential. Her story was adapted into the film 'The Dead Poets Society'. more

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