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	American Leftovers: Surviving Family, Religion, and the American Dream by Heidi Wilson Messner, Eric Wilson (Goodreads Author), Shawn Wilson 4.43 avg rating — 37 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 House of the Spirits

by Isabel Allende (Goodreads Author)

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Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication (Great Lives From God's Word 4)

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On Living Well: Brief Reflections on Wisdom for Walking in the Way of Jesus

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