It was the usual struggle between one who loves by acceptin… - Helen Oyeyemi

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It was the usual struggle between one who loves by accepting burdens and one who loves by refusing to be one.

Helen Oyeyemi

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Helen Oyeyemi (December 10, 1984) is a British novelist and writer of short stories.

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Alternative Names: Helen Olajumoke Oyeyemi

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