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    The Gratitude Beads
    The Gratitude Beads
    The Gratitude Beads
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    The Gratitude Beads

    By Julie Tennis

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    This mini self-help guide is for people who are feeling disconnected from each other and the world around them. The first part of the book tells an inspiring short story about Sarah, a young woman whose life has become a hollow shell compared to what she had expected it to be. The seclusion of working from home has caused her spirit to fade. She

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPocket Stone Press
    Release dateJan 1, 2022
    ISBN9798985487619
    The Gratitude Beads
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    Julie Tennis

    Julie Tennis is a writer and philosopher who lives in a tiny logging community in Southwest Washington. She uses metaphor and the written word to contemplate nature and the subconscious to gain insights into how we relate to each other and ourselves. The Gratitude Beads is her first book. You can find more of her writing at www.julietennis.com.

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