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One of my favorite poets, Neruda, writes close to the bone. Though I know only a little Spanish, I like to compare the Spanish and English lines and see how the translator worked.

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Anita Diament
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: June 24
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I got nice rejections explaining that historical fiction was a difficult sell. But I kept trying.
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Since 1985, I have written about contemporary Jewish practice and the Jewish community.
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If you want to understand any woman you must first ask about her mother and then listen carefully. Stories about food show a strong connection. Wistful silences demonstrate unfinished business. The more a daughter knows about the details of her mother's life - without flinching or whining - the stronger the daughter.
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