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AMERICAN BEAT
Growing Up Is Hard to Do
Ever wonder why everyone's an adult except you?
July
1
1987
Bob Greene
Growing Up Is Hard to Do
Bob Greene
July
1
1987
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AMERICAN BEAT
Growing Up Is Hard to Do
Ever wonder why everyone's an adult except you?
July
1
1987
Bob Greene
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