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Lynn Caine

(1924–1987) Writer

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Lynn Caine was a writer.

Quick Facts About Lynn Caine

Born: January 1, 1924
Died: January 1, 1987
Profession: Writer

About Lynn Caine

[Wikidata] American writer... | [Wikipedia] Lynn Caine (1924–1987) was an American author and publishing agent at Little, Brown and Company from 1967 to 1976. She is best known for her best-selling book "Widow", published on May 29, 1974, about her experiences after the death from cancer of her husband Martin Caine in 1971. In this book, she

Quotes by Lynn Caine

After my husband died, I felt like one of those spiraled shells washed upon the beach... Poke a straw through the twisting…

Beach

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It's wrenching enough to lose the man who is your lover, your companion, your best friend, the father of your children, without…

Best friend

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Widow" is a harsh and hurtful word. It comes from the Sanskrit and it means "empty." I have been empty too long.

Empty

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If the door is locked, try the window.

Creativity

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Since every death diminishes us a little, we grieve - not so much for the death as for ourselves.

Death

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