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“In the recurring dream everything has already fallen down, and I’m underneath. I’m crawling, sometimes for days, under the rubble. And as I crawl I realize that this one was the Big One. It was the earthquake that shook the whole world, and every single thing was destroyed. But this isn’t the scary part. That part always comes right before I wake up. I am crawling and then suddenly I remember: the earthquake happened years ago. This pain, this dying, this is just normal. This is how life is. In fact, I realize, there never was an earthquake. Life is just this way, broken, and I am crazy for dreaming something else.”

Book:No One Belongs Here More Than You

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No One Belongs Here More Than You

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Miranda July

Miranda July, born on February 15, 1974, is an accomplished American film director known for her distinctive narrative style and profound emotional expression. Her work has garnered widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. more

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Book:The Bonfire of the Vanities

Source: The Bonfire of the Vanities

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Book:Primavera

Source: Primavera

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Book:Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher

Source: Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher