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Book cover for Chances Are . . .
What you can’t afford to lose is precisely what the world robs you of. How it knew what you needed the most, just so it could deny you that very thing, was a question for philosophers.
Ken
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Ken
a bit fatalistic I must say,
Leila
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Leila
So true a statement in many situations during our lives. Sounds like you are enjoying this book Karen.
Karen
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Karen
I love this author, Karen. I am so glad you are finding him enjoyable, too! ☺️
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