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They tell me I must wade into waters, where I will soon drown. Before I march in, I leave this on the shore for you. I pray you find it, sister, so you will know what was in my heart as I went under.
Khaled Hosseini
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Khaled Hosseini
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: March 4
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