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    Humanity's Voice
    Humanity's Voice
    Humanity's Voice
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    Humanity's Voice

    By Cuong Dao

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    The book is comprised of 40 poems, which vary from passionate romance, excruciating pain, to blissful hope. Rearrange scrambled words to paint vivid pictures of daily occurrences. Readers in the world should somehow connect with at least one poem.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCuong Dao
    Release dateMar 6, 2012
    ISBN9781465833600
    Humanity's Voice
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    Cuong Dao

    Cuong Dao is a Vietnamese American residing in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being the the youngest out of two sisters and nine brothers brings much attention. Entire family thinks he would be a mute due to his slow-developing tongue. Everyday speech is hindered by a permanent accent. As compensation, he is bestowed with creativity beyond imagination.

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      Humanity's Voice - Cuong Dao

      Humanity’s Voice

      by

      Cuong Dao

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright @ 2012 by Cuong Dao

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      Cover art – Tehrell Porter

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      Bonnie Dahl, Marsha Swails,

      and Bonnie Waddick

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