“And the question was still there of whether their true interior selves—the subtle bodies inside—were still there and functioning despite what age… — Norman Rush Copy Share Image
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Despite our preparation, indeed, despite our age, [the death of a parent] dislodges things deep in us, sets off reactions that surprise… — Joan Didion Copy Share Image
“The death of a parent, he wrote, 'despite our preparation, indeed, despite our age, dislodges things deep in us, sets off reactions… — Joan Didion Copy Share Image
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