The Things They Carried

What does O'Brien say about his history in "Notes"?

In the book The Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien.

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I'm skimming across the surface of my own history, moving fast, riding the melt beneath the blades, doing loops and spins, and when I take a high leap into the dark and come down thirty years later, I realize it is as Tim trying to save Timmy's life with a story.

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The Things They Carried