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My gratitude, like spirit, is endless. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e JOANNA MACY \u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003e World as Lover, World as Self \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e One of the most essential and compelling books of our time. 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