Bonus: Dad at Peace

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Bonus: Dad at Peace

FromBeautiful Stories From Anonymous People

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12 minutes

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Feb 2, 2024

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We've got a special bonus excerpt of Gethard's new book for you! In Dad at Peace, Geth opens up about growing up, ditching the ego, and re-evaluating priorities. Read or listen to it for free at everand.com now!

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Feb 2, 2024

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