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“I found the head nurse and asked her, and she said Dan has been flown back to America on account of they can take better care of him there. I asked her if he is okay, and she said, 'Yeah, if you can call two punctured lungs, a severed intestine, spinal separation, a missing foot, a truncated leg, and third degree burns over half the body okay, then he is just fine. I thanked her, and went on my way.”

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Book:Forrest Gump
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Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump is a novel that spans several decades, chronicling the life of its title character, a man with an IQ of 75. Despite his limitations, Forrest navigates significant historical events, forms unexpected friendships, and achieves remarkable feats. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and the American Dream. more

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Winston Groom
Winston Groom

Winston Groom is an American novelist best known for his work 'Forrest Gump', which was later adapted into a highly successful film. Born on March 23, 1944, Groom's writing often explores history and human nature with humor and satire. more

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