Squashed behind The Cloud of Unknowing we discovered a pocket-size spiral notebook with a day-by-day account of the time Justin had stayed with her and her husband after Tommys death. The writing was legible though it required effort (this was before she took her calligraphy course), but Justin was ecstatic and asked if he could have the little notebook. This is my history, he said. Later, after he had deciphered every last word: Boy, was I loved.

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Gail Godwin was a contemporary novelist, short story writer. Gail Godwin is an American novelist and short story writer. Godwin has written 14 novels, two short story collections, three non-fiction books, and ten libretti. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Family — The ties of kinship, parenting, and unconditional love

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