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    26 Miles
    26 Miles
    26 Miles
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    26 Miles

    By Emmanuel Obi, Jr

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    The day after the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013 I felt compelled to write a short story, but I never released it. Now I am.

    There is no political agenda, it is not based on a true story, it is just a story.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEmmanuel Obi, Jr
    Release dateJul 2, 2016
    ISBN9781310313981
    26 Miles
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    Emmanuel Obi, Jr

    Born and raised in Auburn, Alabama; Emmanuel Obi has lived in Switzerland since 2007. Emmanuel’s passion for writing began at a young age, though he never pursued it as a profession. A graduate from the University of Manchester with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Ethics and Law, Emmanuel uses writing and filmmaking as a way to “maintain his sanity” and share his passion for storytelling.

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