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	Resilience it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 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
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	The Defectives: Creekside Chronicles - I 4.50 avg rating — 4 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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The poems in this wonderful collection showcase Tom’s ability to not only observe the natural world and life all around him, but to write beautifully about it as well. Divided into nine sections the poems touch on nature, life, love, loss, hope, and ...more
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