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“I suspect the truth is that we are waiting, all of us, against insurmountable odds, for something extraordinary to happen to us.”
― And the Mountains Echoed
― And the Mountains Echoed
“my mother heated Campbell’s tomato soup and made grilled cheese sandwiches with Velveeta and we ate dinner and afterward watched Have Gun—Will Travel.”
― Ordinary Grace
― Ordinary Grace
“Coming out of your comfort zone is tough in the beginning, chaotic in the middle, and awesome in the end...because in the end, it shows you a whole new world !!
Make an attempt..”
― From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom
Make an attempt..”
― From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom
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American history is fascinating and complex, yet it seems the majority of historical novels are based on European history. The purpose of this group i ...more
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