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    The Route
    The Route
    The Route
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    The Route

    By Alex Wilson

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    Action, adventure and interpersonal dynamics suffuse this tale of a family that found the ‘route’ from low expectations to fulfillment and financial security guided by the principles and decency of the heads of household (husband and wife).

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlex Wilson
    Release dateApr 26, 2010
    ISBN9781452321905
    The Route
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    Alex Wilson

    At 72, Alex's wife said 'Why not try writing?' Within 4 months he had six novellas on Smashwords and now, a couple of years later, 18. Obviously there was stuff lurking in there waiting to be said. Alex's wife is also his muse and editor, and a good one. They live in St. Petersburg, FL where there is a surprising amount of writerly activity.

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