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“Adulthood, for all its opportunities, meant the simultaneous accumulation of loss. Momentarily the emptiness was unbearable.”

Quote by Marian Keyes

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Grown Ups

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Marian Keyes
Marian Keyes

Marian Keyes is an Irish novelist known for her emotionally rich novels. Her works often revolve around themes of love, family, and female growth, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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