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  <name><![CDATA[Ali Marsman]]></name>
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  <followers-count type="integer">51</followers-count>
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  <about><![CDATA[Ali Marsman was born in 1978, she grew up and spent twenty-five years living in Nova Scotia and now lives in British Columbia. 

Her first books, 'Heal With Me' and 'Our Journey Goes On' sent her on a journey throughout Canada presenting motivational workshops and speeches, in schools, group homes, shelters and within various other organizations and societies.

Ali has received many awards for her writing and has been profiled in magazines, on television programs and as well as radio.

She is also the author of: 
Book Two: 'Because of Grandfather' 
Book Three: 'Because of Grandmother' both an elaboration on the lifestyle lived in 'Sporadic Memories' through the eyes of the grandson and granddaughter.
(soon to be released by Saga Books)]]></about>  <influences><![CDATA[Art, Life, Music]]></influences>  <gender>female</gender>  <hometown>Halifax</hometown>  <born_at>01/11/1978</born_at>    
  
  
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  <title><![CDATA[Sporadic Memories]]></title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Ali Marsman]]></name>
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  <average_rating>4.15</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>40</ratings_count>
  <published>2008</published>  
  
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