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“Maybe that's the thing we need to understand. Some things are a gift, even if you don't get to keep them. Maybe just to know that something this beautiful exists, that's all we can really ask for.”

Quote by Jojo Moyes

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The Giver of Stars

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Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes

Jojo Moyes is a renowned British novelist known for her emotionally rich and engaging stories. Her works often focus on modern love and family relationships, which have won her a wide following. more

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