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T. Carlos Anderson is an author, activist, pastor, and speaker who lives and works in Austin, Texas. He directs social ministry efforts for Austin City Lutherans, a non-profit organization that supports a food pantry, an early childhood development center for low-income families, and homelessness ministry services.

"There is a Balm in Wichita Falls" is his third book, and follows the nonfiction narrative path of his second book, "There is a Balm in Huntsville." His first book, "Just a Little Bit More: The Culture of Excess and the Fate of the Common Good," was published in 2014. ...more

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	There Is a Balm in Huntsville: A True Story of Tragedy and Restoration from the Heart of the Texas Prison System 4.52 avg rating — 52 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	There Is a Balm in Wichita Falls 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Just a Little Bit More: Summary Version and Study Guide: The Culture of Excess and the Fate of the Common Good 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Jim Harrington stared back at me over lunch with a scowl. He had just told me to fudge off, in so many words. His mouth, however, betrayed a slight smile. He knew I was right as I met his uneven scowl with a wide, confident grin. I had just told him that he needed to write a memoir.

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