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    How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny
    How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny
    How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny
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    How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny

    By Kali Amanda Browne

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    How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny is a short story, a slice of life that looks at the scene rarely focused on when life-changing events may occur. A child is playing and a mother watches her as Fate barrels down to meet them. In the midst of this bittersweet scene, whatever else may happen the image of an innocent child softly singing will haunt you...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKali Amanda Browne
    Release dateMar 16, 2012
    ISBN9781476286303
    How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny
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    Kali Amanda Browne

    Kali Amanda Browne was born in New York City; grew up in Puerto Rico; and she came of age and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. Above all, she tries to laugh even at adversity. She is a writer, food enthusiast, devoted daughter, nerd, pagan, wild woman...

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