“He’s stunned numb when she takes his hand and says, “Let’s give it a try. I’ve been thinking maybe I don’t bend enough or try to see anyone else’s point of view.””

—  John Barnes , book Mother of Storms

Section 1, “Attractor“ (p. 18)
Mother of Storms (1994)

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