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“When you raise a god instead of a child, you're bound to be serving him for the rest of your days. Same thing holds when you marry a god.”

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Gloria Naylor was an American novelist known for her profound social commentary and rich literary works. Her novels often focus on issues of race, gender, and class, depicting the lives and struggles of the African American community. Born on January 25, 1950, she passed away on September 28, 2016. more

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