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“I wanted to get it all down on paper; a record of what happened----just in case something did happen to me---- and to try and convince myself that I was not living in a state of permanent delusion. But why should you accept this story as given? It’s just a story----my story. And like all stories, it isn’t, in the pure sense of the word, true. It’s just my version of the truth. Which means it is----and isn’t----true at all.”

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Book:The Woman in the Fifth
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The Woman in the Fifth

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Douglas Kennedy
Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy is an American novelist known for his profound psychological portrayals and complex character development. His works often explore themes of personal identity, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of modern life. Born on January 1, 1955, Kennedy's writing career began in the 1980s. more

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