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    Growing Up Twice: Shaping a Future by Reliving My Past
    Growing Up Twice: Shaping a Future by Reliving My Past
    Growing Up Twice: Shaping a Future by Reliving My Past
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    Growing Up Twice: Shaping a Future by Reliving My Past

    Written by Aaron Kirk Douglas

    Narrated by Aaron Kirk Douglas

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    While mentoring a troubled Latino youth, a man confronts memories of his own painful teenage years growing up gay in a small Oregon town. A Readers' Favorite 2018 Audiobook and 2017 Inspirational Book Award Winner -- this heartfelt memoir captures the life-changing power of unconditional love and perseverance.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNewsworthy Books
    Release dateJun 23, 2017
    ISBN9781094232522

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