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    There's no Present Like ......Time
    There's no Present Like ......Time
    There's no Present Like ......Time
    Ebook59 pages

    There's no Present Like ......Time

    By Pauline Birchall

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    About this ebook

    This unique book of quirky tales and poems was written to support my partner during cancer treatment.

    So very proud of these writings in the face of adversity, I thought it would be endearing to share my stories with a global audience.

    I really hope my book brings the warmth of a smile to all who read it, especially someone who may b

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMaple Publishers
    Release dateJun 28, 2024
    ISBN9781835380307
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