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Stephen Chbosky was a contemporary American writer and director. Stephen Chbosky is an American film director, screenwriter, and author. He is best-known for writing the bestselling coming-of-age novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1999), and writing and directing its 2012 film adaptation. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life

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