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“We are at war. War has a way of stripping us of perspective. War is about life and death, and it paints everything in shades of now or never.”

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Book:From Sand and Ash
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From Sand and Ash

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Amy Harmon
Amy Harmon

Amy Harmon is a seasoned journalist, born on September 17, 1968. She has extensive experience in the news industry and is known for her in-depth investigative reporting and keen observations. more

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