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I just finished reading Willa Cather's O Pioneers! and Song of the Lark. Her lyrical depictions of the Plains, immigrant families, and the unfolding American character get her my vote for great American novelist.
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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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