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“You only actually have perfectly profound little moments like that in real life in you recognize them yourself, do all the fancy shot work and editing in your head, usually in the very seconds that whatever is happening is happening. And even if you do manage to do so, just about never does anyone else you're with at the time experience that exact same kind of moment, and it's impossible to explain it as it's happening, and then the moment is over.”

Quote by Emily M. Danforth

Book:The Miseducation of Cameron Post
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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

This novel follows the journey of Cameron Post, a young woman who is sent to a conversion therapy camp after being discovered in a same-sex relationship. The story delves into the complexities of identity, love, and the struggle for self-acceptance in a society that is often unaccepting of LGBTQ+ individuals. more

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Emily M. Danforth
Emily M. Danforth

Emily M. Danforth is an American author known for her young adult literature, particularly for her exploration of gender, identity, and the challenges of adolescence. Born on January 17, 1980, Danforth graduated from Harvard University. Her first novel, 'America,' received widespread acclaim upon its release in 2011. more

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