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“Like any medicine, a tattoo would have its secondary side effect eventually--- might establish who you were or might transform you. Might even poison you.”

Quote by Bonnie Jo Campbell

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The Waters

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Bonnie Jo Campbell
Bonnie Jo Campbell

Bonnie Jo Campbell is an American novelist born in 1962. Her works are often set in the rural Michigan, exploring themes of rural life, family relationships, and social issues. Campbell is praised for her unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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