"The only difference between the sane and the insane is that the sane have the power to lock up the insane."

Alexandra Fuller (1969)
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About Alexandra Fuller

Alexandra Fuller is a British-born author known for her autobiographical works that vividly depict her experiences growing up in war-torn countries, particularly in southern Africa. Her most renowned book, 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight,' provides a poignant and honest account of her childhood in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during the Rhodesian Bush War. Fuller's writing often explores themes of resilience, identity, and the complexities of family relationships against the backdrop of turbulent historical events.

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