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“This particular convergence of time, place, and culture created the overarching narrative into which I was born, a narrative I’ve been rewriting ever since. “Geography is fate,” wrote Heraclitus. That was true of me.”

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Book:Writing Creativity and Soul

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Writing Creativity and Soul

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Sue Monk Kidd is an American author known for her novels, particularly 'The Secret Garden' and 'The Invention of Wings'. Born on August 12, 1948, she has a passion for literature and writing from a young age. more

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