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    		<![CDATA[Karen added 'Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage']]>
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    		<![CDATA[Karen added 'SuperFreakonomics: Tales of Altruism, Terrorism, and Poorly Paid Prostitutes']]>
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    		<![CDATA[Karen added 'The Hunger Games']]>
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    			  I would give it 6 stars if I could.  
    			
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    		<![CDATA[Karen added 'What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures']]>
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    			  Definitely a different kind of read for book club and one I never would have picked on my own.  What a horrible childhood.  The author has a very unique way to express his sad story for the plus side.  Some archetype characters with a little bit of dark humor but more morose than comical.  The author admits that his mother had many issues of her own that might explain her abhorrent behavior but the book is from his point of view during childhood.  Seeing the insane maternal grandmother, one can somewhat understand the mother's aberration.  A reminder that children do not understand or care about why things are they way that they are... they just need to feel secure and wanted.
    			
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  		Let's add it but we must counter-balance with some fluff :).
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  		I am sure it is easier to theorize about than to apply to life during tough times!  Much love :)!
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    		<![CDATA[Karen added 'Naked']]>
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