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    Footsteps Across a Miracle: An Anthology of Poetry and Cryptic Philosophies
    Footsteps Across a Miracle: An Anthology of Poetry and Cryptic Philosophies
    Footsteps Across a Miracle: An Anthology of Poetry and Cryptic Philosophies
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    Footsteps Across a Miracle: An Anthology of Poetry and Cryptic Philosophies

    By Tony Elsby

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    Footsteps Across A Miracle is a collection of poems about everyday
    life, people and situations, some funny, some tragic. There are also
    cryptic philosophies which are both uplifting and encouraging.
    Footsteps was inspired by a special lady who flew across the
    Atlantic to find a new family for two orphaned Dutch boys and to
    provide for them a good education and all the things two growing
    youngsters should be able to enjoy.
    In some ways it is a tribute to her generosity and selflessness, qualities
    which fly a flag of example for all humanity.
    The author draws on his experience as a journalist, sportsman,
    motivational coach, auctioneer and market trader to offer his own
    angle on life.
    Sometimes his tales are told with a twist in the tail or a dash of pathos.
    At other times they bring a tear to the eye. But they do leave a mark.
    Tony sees the fun or the sadness in a subject and squeezes it out.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris UK
    Release dateMar 16, 2011
    ISBN9781456887674
    Footsteps Across a Miracle: An Anthology of Poetry and Cryptic Philosophies

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