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    A Traditional Ladder
    A Traditional Ladder
    A Traditional Ladder
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    A Traditional Ladder

    By Michele Peters

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    A Traditional Ladder is a story based on my childhood. It is a tradition that my father started with me when I was about four years old. As my sister and brother were born, they joined in the tradition. It is a story about family and tradition that has been passed down for generations.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateApr 22, 2019
    ISBN9781796027853
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