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    So Okay...: Treasured Stories from the Life of James M. Robinson, Sr.
    So Okay...: Treasured Stories from the Life of James M. Robinson, Sr.
    So Okay...: Treasured Stories from the Life of James M. Robinson, Sr.
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    So Okay...: Treasured Stories from the Life of James M. Robinson, Sr.

    By C. L. Fails

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    A young high school graduate from modest Dalton, MO, embarks on an expedition to find his way in this big, beautiful world. More than 75 years later, his granddaughter is deployed on her own mission; capturing the unimaginable stories of his incredible life.

    The adventures and anecdotes shared by this war veteran and Buffalo Soldier, quick

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaunchCrate Publishing
    Release dateMay 16, 2017
    ISBN9780988668980
    So Okay...: Treasured Stories from the Life of James M. Robinson, Sr.

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