Life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a me…

Sherman Alexie
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Life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community. ✨ Sherman Alexie (2016). The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, p.127, Random House
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Life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community. ✨ Sherman Alexie (2016). The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, p.127, Random House

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