He said to me, "It will always be difficult, but if you cry… - Chris Abani

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He said to me, "It will always be difficult, but if you cry like this every time, you will die of heartbreak. Just know it is enough sometimes to know it is difficult."

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Chris Abani (born 27 December 1966) is a Nigerian author.

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Birth Name: Christopher Uchechukwu Andrew Abani

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