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A #1 New York Times bestseller, Mitchard's suspenseful and moving novel is now available in trade paperback Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story--a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book... read more

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  • “He wrote, "I may be weak and I may be strong, but I've been in this wicked world too long"”
    Will Holt

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"I only like the baby," Beth told her husband, as they stacked plastic bags and diaper bags, and duffel bags and camera bags, and Beth's big old Bacfold reflector-all in a pile in the hall.

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This is book 1 of 70 in Oprah's Book Club. (authoritative list)

Followed by Song of Solomon.

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  1. Jacquelyn Mitchard (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0-670-86579-6
Page Count: 434

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