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    Hard Hat
    Hard Hat
    Hard Hat
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    Hard Hat

    By Mark Lee Kirchmeier

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    "Hard Hat" tells the story of Johnny, a troubled college student sent home after attempting suicide.


    While undergoing therapy, he delves into his haunting past. At the same time, he is put to work as a laborer at his father's petrochemical plant where he encounters different foremen who try to help him. Throug

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmazon Book Publishing Center
    Release dateMay 29, 2023
    ISBN9781915911568
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