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Something Like Beautiful: One Single Mother's Story
by Asha Bandele
something like beautiful (12/2/2008)
This is a poignant memoir of a woman who discovers everything she needs to survive loneliness, abuse and depression can be found in the presence of her daughter, Nisa, whom she raises by herself.
How Far Is the Ocean from Here: A Novel
by Amy Shearn
How Far Is the Ocean From Here (6/3/2008)
Amy Shearn has created a memorable character, Susannah Prue, who is searching to belong to someone. Her journey takes her across a desert that is so vividly described by Shearn that you can feel the heat and right into the hearts and lives of five strangers who showmore
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