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“I listened, while the scents found their hiding places in the cracks in the floorboards, and the words of the story, and the rest of my life.”

Book:The Scent Keeper

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The Scent Keeper

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Erica Bauermeister

Erica Bauermeister is an American author born in 1959. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound emotional depth, primarily focusing on themes of family, love, and human nature. more

“I am not sure if a passion for the past is altogether satisfying. And sometimes it produces a horror of the present.’ ‘That’s exactly what it is producing in me! I’m getting to hate everything contemporary. I expect you will say that the poor suffered horribly in the past; I know that, and I don’t care. It was all beautiful; that’s all that matters to me.’ ‘I’m glad to hear you speak with such feeling; it shows enjoyment. Nevertheless, a passion for the past is a form of yearning. It is doomed never to be satisfied, and therefore can never be satisfying.”

Past Nostalgia

Book:Westwood

Source: Westwood

“That is what death is like. It doesn't matter what uniforms the soldiers are wearing. It doesn't matter how good the weapons are. I thought if everyone could see what I saw, we would never have war anymore.”

War Death Weapons Soldiers

Book:Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Source: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

“Sitting there on the beach, with the sounds of the gulls and children’s laughter as a backdrop, it all seemed so long ago.”

Nostalgia Healing Journey Reflective Reads Seaside Reads Cozy Fiction Family Moments Gentle Romance Summer Vibes

Book:The Ghost of Seagull Cottage: Inspired by The Ghost and Mrs Muir

Source: The Ghost of Seagull Cottage: Inspired by The Ghost and Mrs Muir

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