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  <title><![CDATA[Forever Friends]]></title>
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  <default_description>This collection of stories and poems, created by members of the Published Authors Forum on the world wide web, reflects the bond of friendship between writers from all over the world. Forever Friends is a celebration of the power of friendship and human relationships. The breadth and depth of the stories cover all ages from young to old. Filled with love and respect for family, friends, pets and even a telescope, these stories are guaranteed to entertain the most discerning reader.

Thoughtful poems of friendship and love will bring smiles or tears and encourage readers to read the next story. The fiction and non-fiction works in this book express friendship as timeless, enduring and forever. 
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  <original_publication_month type="integer">10</original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2008</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>Forever Friends</original_title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Shelagh Watkins]]></name>
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  <read_at>Sat Oct 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Nov 05 04:02:35 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Nov 05 04:02:35 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is filled with heartwarming stories and poems from more than 40 members of the Published Authors Forum on the World Wide Web. The book is, in itself, a testament to the friendship and love between writers who share a common passion. <br/><br/>This book is a terrific and uplifting read. R...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36948049">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <date_added>Sat Nov 08 12:17:55 -0800 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was honored to be a part of this anthology.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Fri Nov 14 10:19:10 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I love this book and I'm not just saying that because I short poem of mine appears in it. In these days of chaos, what better time to focus on friends in stories and verse! There are many views of friends here and each one pulls us farther into the book and reminds us of the best parts of our lives:...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/37720747">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Nov 03 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I also truly enjoyed the story My Hero, My Dad...reminded of my relationship with my dad.  I enjoyed the books so much that I will be buying a couple copies for friends as Christmas presents. Think is will be a fantastic choice for two of my best friends.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Wed Nov 12 14:07:07 -0800 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count>twice</read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[This book contains a variety of tales that will appeal to everyone.  There are short verses of poetry between each story, and it is a difficult book to set aside once you begin reading.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the best anthology I have read to date. The blend of talent and philosophies from nearly 50 different authors from a diverse range of backgrounds spanning the globe, leaves a savoury after-taste and thirst for more!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[<strong>Comments about some of the stories</strong>:<br/><br/>(<em>My Hero, My Dad</em>) I enjoyed your story – “My Hero, My Dad.” <br/>The tribute you gave your Dad was most thoughtful and deserving. While reading the story, there were things you did in your youth that reminded me of the same things – like rising...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/37177606">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I think its going to be a exelent book.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Jan 05 15:03:19 -0800 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Being a part of this compilation was a great experience for me.  The poems and stories in this book reflect the love and friendship that is found in the world. if one just takes a moment to notice them.<br/><br/>Thank you to all the contributors for making this a positive and endearing book.]]></body>
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