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    The Death of Samuel Hersch
    The Death of Samuel Hersch
    The Death of Samuel Hersch
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    The Death of Samuel Hersch

    By John Dodsworth

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    DEATH OF EMPLOYEE. After opening this grimly titled email at work, watch as the unnamed narrator attempts to reconcile his emotions with the fact that he feels trapped and completely isolated inside his modern day office. He views all of his coworkers as impostors and frauds, and his attempts at remedying this involve a 'special sweetener' which he adds to his coffee...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Dodsworth
    Release dateJun 13, 2017
    ISBN9781370606429
    The Death of Samuel Hersch
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    John Dodsworth

    Former political staffer whose passion for writing and alcohol has fueled a life of many triumphs and failures alike.

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