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Joan Aiken
English writer (1924–2004).
Born September 4th, 1924 in Rye. [ref]
Died January 4th, 2004 at 79 years old in The Hermitage. [ref]
Occupations
children's writer, editor, novelist, science fiction writer, writer
Website
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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