Quote by Jodi Picoult

In half hour my mother has managed to give me what my father couldn't: my past.

In half hour my mother has managed to give me what my father

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's mother was able to provide them with a sense of their personal history and identity in just thirty minutes, something that their father was unable to do. It implies that the mother played a significant role in connecting the speaker to their past, possibly through stories, information, or shared experiences. The quote highlights the importance of understanding one's roots and how it can strengthen one's sense of self.

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By Jodi Picoult

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