"You’ve seen what," Emilio conceded, "but not why! That’s w… - Mary Doria Russell

"You’ve seen what," Emilio conceded, "but not why! That’s where God is, Anne. In the why of it — in the meaning."

Mary Doria Russell

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Mary Doria Russell (born August 19, 1950) is an American author. Russell has become widely known for her two novels which explore one of science fiction's oldest concepts: first contact with aliens. In this framework she also explores the even older issue of how one can reconcile the idea of a benevolent deity with pain and evil in the world.

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