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    13 Years in America
    13 Years in America
    13 Years in America
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    13 Years in America

    By Melanie Steele

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    After moving to the United States from Canada in 1998, a free-spirited young woman rejects the status quo and embarks on a journey to discover what it means to be truly happy and fulfilled in the Land of Opportunity.

    Her 13-year search spans half a dozen states, a bunch of fearless adventures, and ever-increasing crises, divisions, turmoil, and discontent. Through it all, she holds on to her fearless pursuit of happiness and fulfillment against ever-decreasing odds.

    13 Years in America is a moving personal journey and a sharp, hard look at the American Dream.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMelanie Steele
    Release dateApr 9, 2012
    ISBN9781476434957
    13 Years in America
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    Melanie Steele

    Melanie is a writer, artist, and free-spirit who lives with her husband and daughter in Minnesota. To contact her, please send an e-mail to: Melsteele.writer@gmail.com. She’d love to hear from you!

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