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Ava Semerau

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in Minnesota, The United States

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Religion & Spirituality, Literature & Fiction

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June 2008

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I am an American expat, a Christian, a mother, wife and award-winning journalist and author who has lived, worked and worshipped in some of the most alien landscapes on earth.

I am also an experience collector, and many of my experiences wind up between the covers of books, magazines, blogs and ezines including my internet home at www.avasemerau.com.

My latest book, And God Was Pleased: Biblical Principles for Creating Christian Success is an outgrowth of a personal journey in the direction of God.

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Discovery! The Search for Arabian Oil

by Wallace Stegner

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Ava Semerau said: " Having lived in Saudi Arabia as an American expat, the topic of this book is near and dear to my heart. it is also surrounded by a moderate controversy, as it was written years ago and never published. I'll let you know how it goes! ...more "

Jun 30, 2008 12:55AM · see review

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The First Casualty: The War Correspondent as Hero & Myth-maker from the Crimea to Iraq

by Phillip Knightley

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Ava Semerau said: " I've just started this book and frankly, had to put it down because it was so personally upsetting as a journalist. I am now reading it in small pieces, digesting what I've read and learned, and then going back to it. Powerful. Provoking and deeply d ...more "

Jun 30, 2008 12:51AM · see review

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The Hot Flash Club Chills Out

by Nancy Thayer (Goodreads Author)

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Jun 30, 2008 12:49AM

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“And long after the history of all the big things that make the front pages are forgotten, what God has done through you and a few people will be history.”
― Richard C. Halverson

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