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          <body><![CDATA[<strong>Author: Kris Allen Courtney</strong><br/><br/>This newly edited release of Norma Jean's Sun will certainly exceed expectations. The story is not only convincingly true, but will rivet the reader with its genuine and unassuming pathos. Norma Jean's Sun is painfully reflective yet ultimately hopeful, a story...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55071669">more...</a>]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:36:00 -0700</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[Yes, that is my Mother. The untold story of the entire book cover is this; The Front is my Mothers photo as described inside the book, the back is the painting &quot;Passing&quot; and the small photo is myself making the cover's the content of my family.<br/><br/>Im glad you are sharing the book and hope and pray your interest sparks more conversations.<br/><br/>Sincerely,<br/>Kris<br/>]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:10:29 -0700</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[This Memoir is full of color descriptions that leave you the reader asking many questions. While this book is a labor of love as described by recent reviews, it is also an artistic, un-edited collection of observations of only one artist. In the journey of living these events, I have experienced much criticism and judgment. Any form of honesty and appraisal on this creative work is perhaps expected. Nevertheless, it is my hope that you will read past the judgments and find the comparisons. In the future, it is my hope also to expand and grow my abilities to issue a follow up edition that will be able to calm those who may not see the intent or message inside. As you will discover if you look, my conforming to rules, God or societies demands has always evaded me. This literature is what I send out to expose and find comfort in my soul. I pray that you too will someday write your thoughts, emotions and experiences to understand. Bless you, Kris]]></body>
        
    
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