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    Dearest Pal
    Dearest Pal
    Dearest Pal
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    Dearest Pal

    By Donna McCall McWaters

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    Dearest Pal is the story of one couples journey through courtship, marriage, and separation during the challenging years following The Great Depression (1927-1932) and was written as a tribute to people of the United States who persevered throughout those turbulent years. Dearest Pal captures the climate and mood of the country in the aftermath of one of the most difficult periods in United States history. It is a poignant story of love and sacrifice.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateOct 9, 2008
    ISBN9781467865388
    Dearest Pal
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    Donna McCall McWaters

    Donna is the author of three other books: Cricket Tales, Granddaddy Frog’s Lily Pond Stories, and Under the Queen Anne’s Lace. She finds her greatest voice through her poetry, writing, and art. Donna resides in Clover, South Carolina.

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