Donald E. Westlake

American novelist (1933-2008).

Born July 12th, 1933 in Brooklyn. [ref]

Died December 31st, 2008 at 75 years old in Mexico (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
novelist, science fiction writer, screenwriter, writer
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When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche