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LETTER TO MY DAUGHTER
You Wanted to Know
When Granny got sick, you asked for the truth and didn't turn away
November
1
1997
John H. Richardson
You Wanted to Know
John H. Richardson
November
1
1997
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LETTER TO MY DAUGHTER
You Wanted to Know
When Granny got sick, you asked for the truth and didn't turn away
November
1
1997
John H. Richardson
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