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Simon Van Booy

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March 15, 1975

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Simon Van Booy is the award-winning and best-selling author of 10 books of fiction, and three anthologies of philosophy. He has written for the New York Times, the Financial Times, NPR, and the BBC. His books have been translated into many languages. He lives in New York with his wife and daughter. In 2013, he founded Writers for Children, a project which helps young people build confidence in their storytelling abilities through annual awards.

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Why Our Decisions Don't Matter

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“[I] read books because I love them, not because I think I should read them.”
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“You were unsure which pain is worse -- the shock of what happened or the ache for what never will.”
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“Coincidences mean you're on the right path.”
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