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“When we read fiction and memoir, we participate in the lives of others, in their sufferings, ecstasies, yearnings, and struggles, in all the ways their lives are shattered and put back together. We are able to see the world through their eyes and feel with their hearts.”

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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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