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This book of poetry was inspired by the events leading up to the first Gulf War.
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Matthew Murphy
Matthew Murphy has been learning, living and writing for several years. His experiences living across America have contributed to interesting worlds he has created in his work. The author of four novels, A Western Fable, Manifest Destiny, The Woods, and the upcoming No Man’s Land, Matt lives outside Chicago, IL with his wife, two children and two dogs.
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