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“I do not much care for childhood; it is a state of terrible vulnerability. It is therefore unnatural and incompatible with human life. Everyone will cut you, strike you, cheat you. Everyone will offer you suffering when goodness should reign. And because children can do nothing for themselves, they need good advocates, good parents. But a good parent is as rare as snow in summer.”

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Esi Edugyan
Esi Edugyan

Esi Edugyan is a Canadian novelist born in Ethiopia in 1977, who later moved to Canada with her family. Her works are known for their profound character development and rich cultural background. She has won multiple literary awards. more

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