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Cammie McGovern

Cammie McGovern is an acclaimed American author known for her poignant and insightful novels, often exploring themes of disability and family dynamics. With a background in English from Yale University, her works, including "Say What You Will" and "Just My Luck," have resonated with readers for their empathy and authenticity. McGovern's writing is informed by her personal experiences as a mother of a child with autism, bringing depth to her characters and narratives.

Quotes

You never know when your life is going to change completely.

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changelife

Some things aren't meant to be understood, they're just meant to be loved.

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love

The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do.

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happiness

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you don't care who gets the credit.

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success

You have to be odd to be number one.

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individualityuniqueness

The only way to be truly happy is to be who you are.

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happinessauthenticity

The world is different when it's your own.

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perspectiveownership

Everyone is a force to be reckoned with.

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empowerment

I am not my illness. It's just one part of me.

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identityacceptance

I'm not interested in normal. I'm interested in you.

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individualityacceptance

Being different makes you stronger.

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strengthdiversity

We don't have to be perfect to be happy.

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happinessacceptance