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3 x Carlin: An Orgy of George including Brain Droppings, Napalm and Silly Putty, and When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?

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The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements

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The North American Indian: History, Culture & Mythology of Apache, Navaho and Jicarillas Tribe with Original Photographic and Ethnographic Records

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message 5: by Anton

Aug 18, 2016 11:17AM

Hi Kendall, thank you so much for accepting my request. I am honored by you allowing me to interact with you and I hope that this would remain a mutually beneficial relationship. I wish you the absolute best for this year and I hope that your life would be filled with love, laughter and amazing accomplishments. Have a fantastic day. Anton

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message 4: by Martha

Aug 18, 2016 10:44AM

Welcome to Goodreads Kendall :)
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message 3: by Maria

May 02, 2016 06:30AM

Thank you for being a Goodreads friend.

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message 2: by Kendall

Nov 06, 2015 07:24AM

Kira wrote: "Hey there, Kendall! I recognize you from Twitter - thanks for friending me on Goodreads too :)"

Gee Kira has it been this long since I got on Goodread? Hope you're doing great.

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message 1: by Kira

Aug 24, 2015 07:30AM