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Richard D. Propes

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in Lebanon, Indiana, The United States

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Self Help, Memoir, Poetry

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"The Hallelujah Life" author Richard Propes is the founder and publisher for The Independent Critic, a communal film website combining film criticism, insightful and entertaining interviews and a strong devotion to peace, nonviolence & justice issues. The Independent Critic is ranked in the Top 15 of all web-based film review websites.

Propes is an award-winning child rights advocate and internationally recognized peace activist with a growing following of readers who appreciate his unique ability to blend a compassionate heart with an insightful critique on movies, past and present.

A longtime freelance film critic for a variety of publications, Propes is the founder and Executive Director for the Tenderness Tour, an international community ...more

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What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience

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If you're like me, the first thing you do when you hear anyone with the name Herzog is say to yourself "I wonder if he's related." So, let's get that out of the way. Herzog is, indeed, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog and Martje Grohmann. ...more
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