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A Moment of Liberation and the Weight of Age

This chapter explores the arrival of a stunning blue sofa, symbolizing liberation, amidst the backdrop of a difficult book tour in the UK. It delves into the speaker's personal struggles with anxiety and health, prompting a deeper contemplation of age and the impacts of travel on her life and career.

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