In every message she spoke of birds, of flight, of the world away. Eve…

Lisa See
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In every message she spoke of birds, of flight, of the world away. Even back then, she flew against what was presented to her. I wanted to cling to her wings and soar, no matter how intimidated I was. ✨ Lisa See (2011). Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, p.78, A&C Black
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In every message she spoke of birds, of flight, of the world away. Even back then, she flew against what was presented to her. I wanted to cling to her wings and soar, no matter how intimidated I was. ✨ Lisa See (2011). Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, p.78, A&C Black

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