Maggie O'Farrell, 1972-

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February 5, 2018

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After 17 Brushes With Death, A Writer Reflects On Coming 'Back From The Brink'

Writer Maggie O'Farrell has survived some terrifying episodes. She's had a machete pressed to her throat during a robbery, once contracted amoebic dysentery while traveling and nearly bled out while giving birth to her first child.

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After 17 Brushes With Death, A Writer Reflects On Coming 'Back From The Brink'

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