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  by elbe

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Type: poetry

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Status: to read

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Author: Various authors

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Tags: short poetry, nonfiction, slam non-fiction, story, anthology, autism, donate,

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Description: These literary vignettes contain perspectives taken from differing points in each author’sThese literary vignettes contain perspectives taken from differing points in each author’s life. Whatever they may be, all persons have their story to tell. Whether the story is of a meager and humble life, one of vast technical expertise, one filled with ‘Jerry Springer’ drama, or a life filled with tragedy, we all share the desire to be heard and understood. We all hold the wish to be recognized for who we are, for our accomplishments, for the challenges we have faced, for the experiences we have endured, and in the end, to be respected by others. People’s life experiences, perceptions, and desires are what can teach us, and what can inspire each of us to unleash the greatness that we all hold inside. ...

2008-08-14

  by ian743

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Type: educational

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Status: liked

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Author: Julian D. Richards

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Tags: history, nonfiction, vsi

2008-03-08

  by ian743

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Type: documentary

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Status: liked

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Author: Alan Kidd

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Tags: history nonfiction,

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Description: Contains an excellent bibliography on the history of Manchester and the cotton trade.

2008-02-23

  by awalls37 & 4 users

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Type: educational

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Status: to read

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Authors: Karl Marx Friedrich Engels Martin Malia

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Tags: nonfiction, historical, communist, proletarians

2006-08-28

  by jens92 & 12 users

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Type: fiction

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Status: now reading

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Author: John Grogan

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Tags: nonfiction, dogs memoir,

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Description: What was this dog book that showed up in my TBR stack? Where did it come from? A DOG BOOK?What was this dog book that showed up in my TBR stack? Where did it come from? A DOG BOOK? Am I 12? Apparently. After watching my partner giggle through it, I couldn't wait to start it. I am definitely glad to have read it; even if like all dog stories, the dog died. ...

2006-08-12

  by trapped_diana & 2 users

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Type: educational

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Status: I recommend

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Author: Joseph J. Ellis

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Tags: american revolution nonfiction, historical,

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Description: examining seemingly meaningless events that actually shaped the revolution

2006-06-28

  by jbhalper & 69 users

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Type: fiction

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Status: favorite

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Author: David Sedaris

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Tags: humor, south autobiography, creative nonfiction, essays, france, carolina

2005-09-08