“All the boundaries of the world disappeared after a good snow. Nathan had always noticed that. The seemingly sturdy, dependable dividing lines between his yard and his neighbor's yard, or the sidewalk and the street, simply disappeared. Erased by white. As if the world were advising him not to put too much faith in such markings. That perhaps these lines had never been entirely real to begin with.”
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Catherine Ryan Hyde is an American novelist known for her poignant literary works that often delve into social issues, particularly the challenges faced by children and families. Born in 1955, Hyde has published numerous novels since 1985, including the widely popular 'Pay It Forward'. more
“Check your pockets, my chimney-child.”
“In the of Jesus, the spell of premature death is not your portion in this season”
“When the dog sees the eyes of the leopard, it keeps very still”