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    The First (and last) Hug
    The First (and last) Hug
    The First (and last) Hug
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    The First (and last) Hug

    By Jessie Massey

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    This is a short story about a boy with autism who uses a clever lesson to teach his mom about his sensitivity to touch.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJessie Massey
    Release dateNov 17, 2012
    ISBN9781301183647
    The First (and last) Hug
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    Jessie Massey

    Jessie is a retired US Army Officer and currently works for the Department of Defense. He has authored several books and will soon release his first thriller, Rosters of the Dead. He has published multiple nonfiction articles in various military venues. Jessie lives in Wiesbaden, Germany with his wife and daughter. Their home is Lakewood, WA.

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