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Miriam Toews

A Truce That Is Not Peace

A Truce That Is Not Peace

A poignant memoir exploring themes of grief and guilt, specifically tailored for adult orphans.

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  • kelsey
    kelseyFirst to rec

    “A memoir about grief and guilt and what it takes to keep going. Also pretty quick; the subject is dense but I think it’s under 200 pages.”

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