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Patient, honest investigations of the places where external environment and personal identity clash and reshape one another. Full review >

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Overall, a striking collection of portraits, human interactions, and incidents that draw the magnificent quirks of life from... Full review >

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A sharp, luminescent examination of a woman in decline. Full review >

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I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A DANCER

by Marvin B. Farber

An inspirational celebration of the joys, meanings and challenges of senior life in LA. Full review >

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by Joshua P. Chowritmootoo

This eclectic assemblage of topics—encompassing the self, God, spirituality and eternity—is a worthy read, especially for... Full review >

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100 THOUGHTS FROM ONE MIND

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A heartfelt collection of poetry in need of further development and editing. Full review >

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Slight poems with flashes of splendor but lacking real power. Full review >

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