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Leave some room for doubt 😊

Lesley reads her book aloud with good phrasing, paces and kept my interest.

Explores an aspect of humanity on the intersection of beliefs and non- belief.

Generous in spirit, and worth a second read or listen

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essential and accessible for anyone involved...

Faith is sacred, beliefs suspect, convictions dangerous - an essential contribution to religious peace !