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Books were this wonderful escape for me because I could open a book and disappear into it, and that was the only way out
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"Books were this wonderful escape for me because I could open a book and disappear into it, and that was the only way out of that house when I was a kid"

- Dean Koontz

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This quote by Dean Koontz speaks to the power of books and how they can be utilized as an escape from tight spots. For Koontz, books were a way to escape the difficult house life he experienced as a kid. By opening a book, he had the ability to vanish into a various world and ignore his difficulties. This quote speaks to the power of books to carry us to various locations and times, and to supply us with a much needed escape from our own lives. It likewise speaks with the importance of books in providing convenience and solace to those who require it most. Books can be a powerful tool for those who are having a hard time, and Koontz's quote is a testament to that.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dean Koontz somewhere between July 9, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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