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“Sadie heard her inside cleaning up the kitchen and wondered what dreams Betty's mother had for herself, if all mothers had them, bottled up beneath their mother exteriors.”

Quote by Karen Brown

Book:The Longings of Wayward Girls

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The Longings of Wayward Girls

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Born in 1963, Karen Brown is an outstanding Olympic athlete who has made significant achievements in the field of athletics. She represented her country in multiple Olympic Games, winning numerous honors. more

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