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It's Not A Pretty World, Papa.' 'i've Noticed,' My Father Said Softly.
-Chaim Potok
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It's Not A Pretty World, Papa.' 'i've
Chaim Potok
It's Not A Pretty World, Papa.' 'i've Noticed,' My Father Said Softly.
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