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    <body><![CDATA[This book is hilarious- a must read! The main character is a loveable type A dude- this story is fun:)]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY<br/>great antidote to self improvement books]]></body>
    
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