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    Red Birds in a Tree
    Red Birds in a Tree
    Red Birds in a Tree
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    Red Birds in a Tree

    By Valerie Shereck

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    Red Birds in a Tree is a collection of poems written, over a span of many years, about a woman as she moves her way through life. It is about love, loss, sorrow, nature, beauty, aging, resilience, joy, family, and relationships. The broad range of topics in this thought-provoking collection will appeal to many readers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAustin Macauley Publishers
    Release dateMar 31, 2020
    ISBN9781647500429
    Red Birds in a Tree
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    Valerie Shereck

    Valerie Shereck is a retired certified nurse practitioner, educator, and clinical nursing instructor. She is a certified yoga instructor and continues to teach yoga in her studio, which she shares with her artist husband. She is a devoted and award-winning gardener, avid reader, birdwatcher, animal lover, and crossword enthusiast.

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