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The Sweetness of a Simple Life: Tips for Healthier, Happier and Kinder Living Gleaned from the Wisdom and Science of Nature by Diana Beresford-Kroeger

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I ask only one thing of you: give me your hand. Hold on tightly. I will not let go. We are on a mission to help nature, our world and our only home. Together, we will succeed.

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