"We who have the luxury of safety must stand fast for those less fortunate if we wish to keep this keel straight."

Anne McCaffrey (1926 - 2011)
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About Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey (1926-2011) was an American-Irish author known for her works of science fiction and fantasy. She was best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series, a pioneering work in the genre of science fiction. McCaffrey was the first woman to win a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, two of the highest honors in science fiction writing. Her writing often featured strong female characters and explored themes of telepathy, dragon-human relationships, and environmentalism.

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