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I remember, as a child, the confusion of not knowing what this place was where i was supposed to spend the night: it's a disquieting experience for a child. and what i would do was quickly unpack my books and go back to a book i knew well and make sure the same text and the same illustrations were there.
-Alberto Manguel
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I Remember, As A Child, The Confusion

Alberto Manguel
I remember, as a child, the confusion of not knowing what this place was where i was supposed to spend the night: it's a disquieting experience for a child. and what i would do was quickly unpack my books and go back to a book i knew well and make sure the same text and the same illustrations were there.
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