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On My Own
Written by Sally Hobart Alexander
Narrated by Suzanne Toren
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Sally Hobart Alexander continues the story of her journey into blindness in this uplifting tale of a life rebuilt and love renewed. Suzanne Toren's perceptive narration perfectly expresses the emotions of Sally's sometimes fun, often arduous, and always interesting journey. Also available is, Taking Hold, My Journey Into Blindness, which tells the first half of Sally's story.
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