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    The Way I Am
    The Way I Am
    The Way I Am
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    The Way I Am

    By Michael Edwards

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    A semi-autobiographical story in the first part. Henry Leonard lives a complicated life with problems that few understand. His parents come from humble beginnings but can they help him navigate his life?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Edwards
    Release dateJul 30, 2021
    ISBN9781005112066
    The Way I Am
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    Michael Edwards

    Michael Edwards was born in Brixton and left school at fifteen to become a cabinet maker’s apprentice. He has worked in the City, as a flour factor and cereals importer, a director of a food packing company, and as a legal archivist. He lives in Bournemouth with his wife Ann.

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      The Way I Am - Michael Edwards

      The Way I am

      By Michael Edwards

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      Copyrighted by Michael Edwards

      What is wrong with you Leonard boys? asked Principal Harris. All I get is complaints, first from your older brother when he was here and now about you.

      Frank kept his head down. Looking at his shoes. Principal Harris slammed a stud paddle down on the desk, frightening Frank. He pointed a finger at the younger Leonard child and said, If I hear one more complaint about you, this paddle will be the punishment you will receive.

      Frank nodded. After being excused, he went back to class to get his book bag. When he got

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