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It happened. It was awful. You aren't perfect. That's all there is. Don't confuse your grief with guilt.

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It happened. It was awful. You aren't perfect. That's all there is. Don't confuse your grief with guilt.

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About Veronica Roth

Veronica Anne Roth (born August 19, 1988) is an American novelist and short story writer, known for her bestselling Divergent trilogy which has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.