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“Later I will tell him: our courage comes out in different ways. We are brave in our bold dreams but also in our hesitations. We are brave in our willingness to carry on even as our pounding hearts say, “You will fail and land on your face.” Brave in our terrific tolerance for making a hundred mistakes. Day after day. We are brave in our persistence.”

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Book:Birds Art Life: A Year of Observation
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Birds Art Life: A Year of Observation

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Kyo Maclear
Kyo Maclear

Kyo Maclear is a Canadian author born in 1970. Her works span across children's literature, adult fiction, and poetry, known for their unique style and profound themes. more

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