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The Friend We Have Not Met: Poems of Consolation

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Joan Walsh Anglund
Joan Walsh Anglund

Joan Walsh Anglund is an American editor born on September 18, 1958. She is known for her unique literary style and contributions to children's literature. more

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Book:Dilemmas of Adulthood: Japanese Women and the Nuances of Long-Term Resistance
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