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Elizabeth Taylor, A Passion for Life: The Wit and Wisdom of a Legend

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Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson

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In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man: A Memoir

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The Listeners

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Joseph Papa and 20 other people liked Traci Thomas's review of End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America: "This was decent look into the Rub Ridge story. It focused a lot more on the Apocalypse and religious believes of the Weavers than the events on the ridge and even the aftermath. I would've preferred a more equal balance. In the end, while Jennings di" Read more of this review »
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