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The Croatian Island Library (Bookish Escapes, #3)

by Eva Glyn

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A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea by Masaji Ishikawa

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And I came to recognize that, no matter how difficult the reality, you mustn’t let yourself be beaten. You must have a strong will. You have to summon what you know is right from your innermost depths and follow it. One day, Mr. Young ...more

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