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The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Jonis Agee

Born: May 31, 1943 (age 81)
Bio: Jonis Agee is a writer of short stories, novels, essays, and screenplays. She is the author of thirteen books, including five novels and five collections of short fiction. Three of her books have been New York Times Notable Books.
Known for:
- The River Wife (2007)
- The Bones of Paradise: A Novel (2016)
- The weight of dreams (1999)
- South of resurrection (1997)
- A .38 special and a broken heart (1995)