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“You never know what you're going to get with a pinball game," John said. "It's a lot like life. You can't control it, so you have to just roll with it and do the best you can. And if you do well enough, sometimes you get a bonus play.”

Book:Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life

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Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life

In this touching story, a woman's life is turned upside down after the loss of her husband. Seeking solace and a new beginning, she discovers a passion for dog adoption and finds unexpected connections with the animals she rescues. Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life explores themes of grief, redemption, and the profound impact of human-animal relationships. more

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Claire Cook

Claire Cook, born on February 14, 1955, is a renowned film writer known for her humorous and insightful social commentary in her works. more

“Before the first streaks of light at dawn on December 7, 275 miles north of Oahu, the six (Japanese) carriers of the Striking Force turned into the southeast wind. Pounding into heavy swells at high speed, the carriers pitched severely with thunderous impact. The wind, surging seas, and roar of warming aircraft engines made communications possible only by hand signals and handheld signal lamps. Salt spray reached the high flight decks, and Commander Fuchida, the group leader, was very concerned about the conditions for launching planes. If this had been a training exercise the launch might have been delayed until conditions improved. However, this was not an exercise, and there would be no delay.”

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Book:Diplomats & Admirals: From Failed Negotiations and Tragic Misjudgments to Powerful Leaders and Heroic Deeds, the Untold Story of the Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to Midway

Source: Diplomats & Admirals: From Failed Negotiations and Tragic Misjudgments to Powerful Leaders and Heroic Deeds, the Untold Story of the Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to Midway

“You don’t have to say everything to be a light. Sometimes a fire built on a hill will bring interested people to your campfire.”