“Irony is easier than hopeless silence but braver than flight.”
Book:The Empathy Exams
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The Empathy Exams
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Leslie Jamison
Leslie Jamison is an American novelist born in 1983. Her works are known for their deep self-reflection and delicate portrayal of human emotions. Jamison's writing often explores themes of personal identity, memory, and truth. more
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