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“What is grief, if not the act of persisting and reconstituting oneself? What is its difficulty, if not the pressure to appear, once more, fully formed?”

Quote by Kyo Maclear

Book:Unearthing

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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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