Though it seemed so beautiful, the world around us was eter… - Tim Winton

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Though it seemed so beautiful, the world around us was eternally dangerous. The price of spiritual freedom, we learnt, was eternal vigilance. Such a high price for so long.

Tim Winton

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Timothy John Winton (born 4 August 1960) is an Australian writer. He has written many novels, as well as children's books, non-fiction books, and short stories.

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Birth Name: Timothy John Winton

Alternative Names: Timothy J. Winton • T. J. Winton • T. Winton • Winton, Timothy John • Уинтон, Тим • Тим Уинтон • Т. Уинтон

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