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“The regrets about all she had let go flooded her. Where had all that enterprise gone? All that energy? Why had she never traveled? Or had more sex when she could? She had bleached and annihilated every waking moment of the last twenty years. Anything, rather than feel.”

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Book:The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry

This novel follows Harold Fry, a retired man who embarks on an unexpected pilgrimage after receiving a letter from an old friend. His journey becomes a transformative experience, revealing the depth of his own life and the connections he has with others. more

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Rachel Joyce
Rachel Joyce

Rachel Joyce is a British author born in 1962. Her works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, which have won her a wide readership. more

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