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- Release date: 05-30-14
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- Publisher: Oasis Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
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It's never too late for a miracle.
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- Mary Barlow
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Truly a beautiful story!
This was such a wonderful book! It's heart breaking but spirit building! One women's hard work, faith, and incredible love for her family! The cover picture captured my attention and I loved listening to it all the way through. My own gpa was adopted in 1929. Makes me think of the sacrifices his own birth mother made for him;)
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A touching and heartwarming story
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