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Gemini Ship by Lawrence A. Marsden tells the remarkable story of the U.S.S. Doyen, transport vessel, in the Pacific during WWII. It's a first-hand glimpse into the lives of such ordinary young men experiencing war as they share what they saw and felt many years later as veterans.
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Jean Paul Samputu lost his family during the genocide in Rwanda. But he overcame rage and resentment by learning to forgive – even for his father's killer.
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Jean Paul Samputu practices forgiveness – even for his father's killer
Award-winning musician Jean Paul Samputu lost his family during the genocide in Rwanda. But he overcame rage and resentment by learning to forgive.
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