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	American Leftovers: Surviving Family, Religion, and the American Dream by Heidi Wilson Messner, Eric Wilson (Goodreads Author), Shawn Wilson 4.46 avg rating — 35 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Golden Son (Red Rising Saga, #2)

by Pierce Brown (Goodreads Author)

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Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ

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