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Aug 17
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The Water Between Us - A Sleepy Tale of ...

ERIK IRELAND
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Drift off to sleep with this soothing tale of how curiosity and kindness can heal even the deepest divisions. In a valley where two communities have lived apart for generations, a young woman’s simple act of helping an injured stranger becomes the first step toward understanding.

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Erik


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