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“When she thinks a book is very good, what she says to herself is: yes, that's how things are. I hadn't thought of it before, but that's how things are.”

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Book:Witnessing

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Ellen Douglas, born on July 12, 1921, was an accomplished American author known for her profound character development and emotional expression in her works. Her writing has been widely appreciated by readers. more

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