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Because I feel no anger toward my mother. Only loss, and loss is a feeling you can’t fight your way out of as easily.
Ally Condie
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Ally Condie
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: November 2
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Science Fiction Writer
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Cedar City
Utah
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