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“What she was coming to realize, but what no woman was allowed to utter aloud, was that there was no guarantee your child would be adequate compensation for the life you gave up to have it. More and more, life looked an awful lot like a hoax perpetrated on women and designated to further men’s lives at the expense of their own.”

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Book:The Sport of Kings
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The Sport of Kings

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C.E. Morgan
C.E. Morgan

C.E. Morgan is an American author recognized for her exploration of themes such as identity, race, and social justice in her works. Born in 1976, she has gained acclaim for her distinctive storytelling and thought-provoking narratives. more

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