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What do they need most right now? \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThrough the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh McDowell, along with Ed Stewart, offer biblical insights and practical instruction on what your friends can do when faced with the break-up of a home. More importantly, you will discover how to become a true source of comfort, encouragement and support to them during the ordeal. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to your friend. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are that person faced with your parent's divorce, you will learn what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. 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And through historical, biblical, and practical wisdom, he equips us to pursue and foster the kinds of friendships that will half our sorrows and double our joys. I, for one, am thankful for this much-needed reminder!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuan R. 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Both online and offline, we're all prone to only presenting the best side of ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows us that the secret to growing the relationships we crave is in developing a biblical habit of repentance. By being honest about our sin before God and receiving his forgiveness, we're freed be honest about our sin with others. When we drop the act and allow ourselves to be vulnerable by sharing our struggles, not only are we strengthened in our fight against sin, but we experience authentic fellowship and real friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatherine Parks empowers women to fight side by side against their sin, and shows how by getting real about our struggles, we can create genuine community in an \"I'm fine\" culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is great for reading with your book group, women's group, accountability partner, or one-to-one mentor—discussion questions are included for every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781784982959-Real-Surprising-Secret-to-Deeper-Relati-Parks-Catherine-excerpt.pdf?5544714254961343414\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Real Excerpt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EaYkJagQex4?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. Finsta and rinsta\u003cbr\u003e2. The way we were\u003cbr\u003e3. True to yourself?\u003cbr\u003e4. The joy of repentance\u003cbr\u003e5. Your roots are showing\u003cbr\u003e6. Dealing with sirens\u003cbr\u003e7. True authenticity\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue: a land without repentance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re all looking for relationships that go beyond the surface and delve into the heart—we want to be known and know others. However, often we hide who we truly are, in fear and shame, concerned that our lives aren’t as picture perfect as our friend’s social media story. In Real, Catherine Parks writes with warmth and insight, inviting us out of the shadows of our sin and into the mercy of Jesus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Melissa Kruger\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan\u003eTGC blogger and author of In All Things: A Nine-Week Devotional Bible Study on Unshakeable Joy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14215209746475,"sku":"9781784982959","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781784982959-Real-Surprising-Secret-to-Deeper-Relati-Parks-Catherine.jpg?v=1600050803"},{"product_id":"9781784983314-is-this-it-the-difference-jesus-makes-to-that-where-is-my-life-going-i-hate-my-job-i-have-no-real-friends-is-god-even-here-will-i-end-up-alone-am-i-failing-at-life-feeling-rachel-jones","title":"Is This It?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Difference Jesus Makes to that ‘Where-is-my-life-going-I-hate-my-job-I-have-no-real-friends-Is-God-even-here-Will-I-end-up-alone-I-wish-I-was-back-at-school-Will-this-ever-feel-like-home-Am-I-failing-at-life’ Feeling!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is for you if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• You dread family occasions because relatives will ask you what you’re doing with your life\u003cbr\u003e• Social media leaves you with the miserable suspicion that most of your friends have more fun\/a better relationship\/more money\/a better house\/more friends than you do\u003cbr\u003e• Watching sitcoms from your adolescence on Netflix makes everything feel better\u003cbr\u003e• You’ve ended up in a job that has absolutely nothing to do with what you dreamed of doing when you were six (or eleven, or sixteen)\u003cbr\u003e• You still keep loads of stuff at your parent’s house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSooner or later, most of us find that adult life is not all it’s cracked up to be. At some point most of us take a look at where we’ve got to and wonder: “Is this it? Why did no one warn me that adult life was going to be this… difficult?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachel Jones is 20-something, trying to keep it together, and ready to say what we’re all thinking. Whether you’re just feeling a bit lost or having a full “quarter life crisis”, this funny, honest, hopeful book reveals the difference Jesus makes to the angst of adulting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e208 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca title=\"Is This It Excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781784983314-is-this-it-the-difference-jesus-makes-to-that-where-is-my-life-going-i-hate-my-job-i-have-no-real-friends-is-god-even-here-rachel-jones-excerpt.pdf?13399505684889617765\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Book Review: Is This It?\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/book-review-is-this-it-rachel-jones\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/review-isthisit.jpg?v=1635300652\" alt=\"Book Review: Is This It?\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapters include…\u003cbr\u003e1. Dissatisfied Has everyone else got it better than me?\u003cbr\u003e2. Paralysed (or maybe Indecision) What should I do with my life?\u003cbr\u003e5. I hate my job I've got how long till I can retire?\u003cbr\u003e8. Single Why are all my friends getting married?\u003cbr\u003e9. Dating \u0026amp; Marriage Is this normal or have I made a huge mistake?\u003cbr\u003e11. Meaningless What's the point?\u003cbr\u003e12. Self-doubt What if I fail in front of everybody?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRachel Jones is the friend who just gets you. In Is This It?, she covers profoundly deep and impactful issues for twentysomethings with relatability, honesty, and a healthy dose of humor. This book will uncover and address some of your deepest longings, fears, and insecurities while meeting you with a firehouse of gospel grace and practical insight. 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Young women need to be prepared theologically for the practical challenges that will come during their teen years—challenges such as finding a sense of belonging, fluctuating emotions, and making decisions about their future. Through 10 practical lessons on topics related to identity in Christ, trusting God’s sovereignty, the importance of the church, the place of emotions, and more, this winsome book will teach girls how to seek maturity in Christ as they navigate the teenage years—setting them up to grow in godliness throughout the rest of their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433563843-growing-in-godliness-a-teen-girls-guide-to-maturing-in-christ-lindsey-carlson.jpg?393\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"table_of_contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One: Partner with God \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive to Grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet to Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelax and Trust Him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Depend on His Ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn from Your Limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for Wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove His Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePray Continually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Monitor Your Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Your Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteward Your Feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine Your Fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In a world where teens are too often viewed as incapable of earnest discipleship practices, Lindsey Carlson’s book communicates a refreshing and much-needed message: maturity starts now.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrowing in Godliness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers basic concepts, accessible tools, and practical steps for teens to understand themselves as devoted followers of Christ. And it offers parents a rare gift as well: the golden opportunity of faith-infused dialogue with their young-adult child.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Jen Wilkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirector of Classes and Curriculum, The Village Church; author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWomen of the Word\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNone Like Him\u003c\/em\u003e; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn His Image\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGrowing in Godliness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis hands down my favorite book for teen girls. Its fresh writing, theological grit, accessible advice, grace-driven counsel, and practical application of the means of grace make me want to put it in the hands of all of the girls I know. No Pollyanna fluff or theological bricks here. I started to read this in the hospital, watching my own teenage girl recover from major surgery, and the sections that I read filled me with hope in the dark hours of my daughter’s pain.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Rosaria Butterfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gospel Comes with a House Key\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As children grow into teenagers, there is also a growing sense of urgency in their parents. There’s so much to say, so much to teach, and still so much to learn. It’s hard to know where to start. Parents can trust that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrowing in Godliness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill give their teen girls a great place to start in their discipleship. This practical resource is grounded in the gospel and candidly conversational to reach teen girls where they are.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Gloria Furman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eauthor,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMissional Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTreasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“While I have no experience in being a teenage girl, I’ve got a fair bit of experience in raising them. And from the perspective of a father, I can say this book represents exactly the kind of knowledge and wisdom that will serve them well for the few years they are teenagers and for the lifetime beyond.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Tim Challies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblogger, Challies.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGrowing in Godliness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the best resources I’ve read on the topic of discipleship in the teen years. Lindsey Carlson is relatable, engaging, understanding, wise, and laugh-out-loud funny as she helps teen girls grasp their need for God and learn how to grow in faith. I plan to read this book with my daughter and will be recommending it for all her friends!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Melissa B. 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Thankfully, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFriend-ish\u003c\/i\u003e, Kelly Needham gives us a thoroughly biblical and deeply practical resource, calling us to resist unhealthy friendships and find the better joy in those that stir our affections for Christ.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"noindent\"\u003e--- Christine Hoover, Author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/9780801019371-messy-beautiful-friendship-finding-and-nurturing-deep-and-lasting-relationships-hoover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMessy Beautiful Friendship\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"noindent\"\u003e“Every culture in the world has its own counterfeit version of friendship. All of us need the real thing—friendship the way God intended it—but how do we know if what we’ve got is the real thing? 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Providing exemplars and guidance in this challenging situation, this book on friendship looks at some of the details of the friendships of the eighteenth-century pastor-theologian Andrew Fuller to help us think about and engage in meaningful relationships that provide joy and comfort (in the older sense of that term as \"strength\") for the Christian journey. This is an ideal study for anyone desirous of being a better friend as well as those interested to know something of the history of Christian friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 A Mini-History of Friendship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Who Were Andrew Fuller and John Ryland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Friendship of John Newton and John Ryland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Friendship of Andrew Fuller and Thomas Steevens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Friendship of Andrew Fuller and John Ryland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/book-review-iron-sharpens-iron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/ProductBlogBanners_haykin_480x480.jpg?v=1708651987\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/reformers-bookcast-michael-haykin-iron-sharpens-iron-season-4-episode-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/RBCS04E07HaykinVideo_480x480.jpg?v=1708652137\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39584874233935,"sku":"9781916899513","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781916899513-iron-sharpens-iron-friendship-and-the-grace-of-god-michael-a-g-haykin.png?v=1636098586"},{"product_id":"9781683595250-why-does-friendship-matter-questions-for-restless-minds-chris-l-firestone-alex-h-pierce","title":"Why Does Friendship Matter? 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Learn what makes for a good friend and how you can be one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/questions-for-restless-minds-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuestions for Restless Minds\u003c\/a\u003e series applies God’s word to today’s issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ. Edited by D. A. 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This book seeks to persuade every modern pastor of the essential need of friendship. And not just any friendship, but a close, personal, intimate, and sacrificial pastor–to–pastor friendship that regularly turns each other’s gaze to Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriends and pastors, Michael Haykin, Brian Croft and James Carroll examine portraits of friendship in scripture and church history, before exhorting readers to modern pastoral friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword by Austin Walker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Looking Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.     Portraits of Friendships in Scripture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.     A Pastoral Friendship (1): Basil of Caesarea and Eusebius of Samosata (4th Century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.     A Pastoral Friendship (2): Benjamin Francis and Joshua Thomas (18th Century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Looking Ahead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.     The Command for Friendship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.     The Blessings of Friendship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.     The Challenges of Friendship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.     Modern Exhortations to Pastoral Friendship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40012005965903,"sku":"9781527109162","price":18.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781527109162-pastoral-friendship-the-forgotten-piece-in-a-persevering-ministry-michael-a-g-haykin.jpg?v=1654488121"},{"product_id":"9781914966163-things-we-all-have-in-common-pete-jackson","title":"Things We All Have in Common","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We’re all different. But alongside much diversity, there are still many things that we all have in common. We all have good days and bad days. We all like to laugh and smile. We are all relational. We are all afraid – of something at least. We all want to be loved. It’s fair to say that we have more in common than not.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a fun, thoughtful, and engaging way, Pete Jackson examines different aspects of what we call ‘the human condition’ – things that are common to us all – and reflects on how Jesus Christ addresses what we are like. 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Despite their nearly half–century age difference, their commonality drew them to each other, and their genuine friendship uplifted them both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharting the story from pre–diagnosis to Kathleen’s eventual passing, this moving tale highlights the difficulties and joys of facing dementia, through the lens of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e216 pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781527110021-memorable-loss-a-story-of-friendship-in-the-face-of-dementia-karen-martin.pdf?v=1686799244\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is poignant, insightful and hopeful. 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