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    A Lift, a Smile: Short Stories
    A Lift, a Smile: Short Stories
    A Lift, a Smile: Short Stories
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    A Lift, a Smile: Short Stories

    By Gesiere Brisibe-Dorgu

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    The stories in this book are about the mysteries of our world and how they are perceived. They are also about the big puzzle called the human mind.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateFeb 28, 2019
    ISBN9781546236634
    A Lift, a Smile: Short Stories
    Author

    Gesiere Brisibe-Dorgu

    Educated in the United States of America, Gesiere Brisibe-Dorgu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minnesota and a Master of arts degree in Public Administration from Mankato State University, Minnesota. She is the founder and president of KEMSESE, Center for Young People in Need, a non-pro¬ t organization. Gesiere Brisibe-Dorgu is a self-taught visual artist.

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