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    This is life
    This is life
    This is life
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    This is life

    By Chris Harr

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    This is a collation of short stories showcasing life at it's simplest and teaching you morals that you can carry for the rest of your life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateJul 29, 2020
    ISBN9781716697722
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