"I had a teacher once, grade school somewhere. Philippines, I think, because she always wore a big white hat. So it was somewhere hot. I was always twice the size of the other kids, and she used to say to me: count to ten before you get mad, Reacher. And I've counted way past ten on this one. Way past."

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Source: Lee Child (2006). “Die Trying: A Jack Reacher Novel”, p.95, Penguin

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Lee Child is a bestselling author known for his gripping thrillers, particularly the Jack Reacher series, which explores themes of justice and resilience.

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