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Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer born in Kyoto in 1949. Since childhood, Murakami has been heavily influenced by Western culture. As of 2024, Murakami has written a series of 34 books. His books and stories have been bestsellers in Japan as well as internationally.his work translated into 50 languages and sold millions of copies outside Japan. His first novel, "Hear the Wind Sing" was published in 1979, followed by Norwegian Wood in 1987 which cemented increased his popularity. Kafka on the shore was published in 2005. He has received numerous awards for his work. Public Domain Image source
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) American writer, poet, singer, and civil rights activist.
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Mahatma Gandhi - (October 2, 1869 - January 30, 1948). Biography
Source: Moral Mazes: The World of Corporate Managers by Robert Jackall (1988)
Georgia O'Keeffe - Was one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. She was known as the "Mother of American modernism". Her career spanned seven decades and her work remained largely independent of major art movements. Much of her work, presents large paintings of flowers, shells, rocks, and New Mexico desert landscapes. Biography
Brian Tracy - Canadian-American motivational public speaker and self-development author. www.briantracy.com
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Anaïs Nin (1903-1977) French-American diarist, essayist, novelist, and writer.
Isabelle Simier - French writer and illustrator. She is an author and illustrator of children's books. She holds a degree in decorative arts from the University of Strasbourg. Her first book, Plume, has been recommended by the French Bird Protection League (LPO).Quote Source : The Blue Hour by Isabelle Simier. Image credit: Calob Photography.