Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone

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Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone

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82 minutes

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Jun 11, 2009

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In this history of human adventure, one of Latin America's most distinguished writers illuminates movements of ideas and society across centuries by recalling the lives of artists, writers, gods and visionaries-- from the Garden of Eden to 21st-century New York.

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Jun 11, 2009

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ALOUD is the Library Foundation of Los Angeles' award-winning literary series of live conversations, readings and performances at the historic Central Library and locations throughout Los Angeles.

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Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone

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