"I took to my bed and wept as I've never wept in well over half a century, self-pity, old age, the ghosts of outlived love, all the tired old clichés cluttering me up in my hour of sorrow."
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About Anne Tyler
Anne Tyler is an American novelist and short story writer known for her keen observations on everyday life, family dynamics, and relationships. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1941, Tyler grew up in a Quaker community. She attended Duke University and later pursued a career in writing. Tyler has published over twenty novels, including 'Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant' and 'The Accidental Tourist,' which won the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her works often focus on the complexities of human emotions and the intricacies of family interactions.
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