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The book sounds intriguing. Is there anything in it that might make it inappropriate for a mainline church library that does not limit itself to books on religion?
Jeni Morgan I'm about a quarter of the way through and there is a lot of profanity and some of the subject matter is blue. It depends on how progressive your chur…moreI'm about a quarter of the way through and there is a lot of profanity and some of the subject matter is blue. It depends on how progressive your church is and if people there have a good sense of humour. However the perspective of Noah's experience of apartheid is fascinating. Give it a read and make the decision you think is most appropriate for your church.(less)
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Born a Crime
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