“The Stone Home,” My Second Novel, Was Crafted From Shocking Historical Truths
I wanted to represent the abuses that occurred, but I didn’t want to speak for the survivors
I wanted to represent the abuses that occurred, but I didn’t want to speak for the survivors
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