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The attitude of kindness is everyday stuff like a great pair of sneakers. Not frilly. Not fancy. Just plain and comfortable.

Barbara Johnson

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Barbara Johnson
Age: 61 †
Born: 1947
Born: October 4
Died: 2009
Died: August 27
Author
Journalist
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Literary Critic
Philosopher
Translator
University Teacher
Boston
Massachusetts
Barbara Ellen Johnson
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