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“When we feel haunted, it is the pull of our own home we're experiencing, but a more upsetting possibility is that the past has become homeless, and we are offering it a place to inhabit in the present.”

Quote by Yiyun Li

Book:Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life

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Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life

This book is a compilation of intimate letters and introspective essays that delve into the author's personal experiences and thoughts, offering a glimpse into their life and inner world. more

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Yiyun Li, born on November 4, 1972, is a prominent Chinese writer known for her profound character portrayal and unique narrative style. Her works have won wide acclaim from readers. more

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