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It is with a kind of fear that i begin to write the history of my life. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. She may seem like a regular girl except for one thing, her parents are both mentally slow. It is a novel filled with beautiful language and unforgettable characters, and the importance of family and home.
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