Quote by Karen Thompson Walker

Sometimes I think I might not have written 'The Age of Miracles' if I hadn't grown up in California, if I hadn't been exposed to its very particular blend of beauty and disaster, of danger and denial.

Sometimes I think I might not have written 'The Age of Mirac

Summary

The author acknowledges that their upbringing in California influenced their writing of 'The Age of Miracles'. Experiencing California's unique combination of beauty, disaster, danger, and denial shaped their perspective and inspired the creation of this book. The quote suggests that the author's exposure to the contrasting elements of their environment played a significant role in their writing journey.

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By Karen Thompson Walker

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