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Gary Friedman

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Rochester, NY, The United States

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Spirituality, Contemporary, Self Help

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A lifelong resident of Western New York, Gary Friedman has traveled a long road, interacting with people at every step of the way. He gained recognition early in life as a fundraiser and recruiter to volunteer organization. He then spent 17 years running his own business followed by 8 years counseling teenagers in various settings. He spent 11 years as a college soccer coach and the last 22 working for the federal government.

At each level of his career he has made people his priority: observing, listening and reaching out to those in need and those who need direction. He has authored a series of three inspirational novels, The Shepherd Chronicles, demonstrating his message that one man can make a difference.

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	Stones and Glass Houses 4.33 avg rating — 6 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
	The Flockless Shepherd it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	The Rules (Shepherd Chronicles #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
	The Promise (Shepherd Chronicles #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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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I am not Me. I am more Us. Defined as a collection of Us, a collection that began as a population of one and has grown to colonize the world. I represent the best of Us. I represent the worst of Us. I am the source of the greatest discoveries this planet has ever known yet I continue to disappoint: My artwork ranges from the most majestic masterpieces the world could imagine to graffit

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