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Meissner was born and raised in san diego, california, where she attended point loma nazarene university. Her first novel, why the sky is blue, was released in 2004, after she resigned her post as editor for a local newspaper in a rural minnesota town. Meissner has a gift for intriguing, meaningful stories, and this novel is no exception. She, like me, like so many, judge better than we love. A bridge across the ocean isbn 9780451476005 pdf epub susan. The girl in between has learned that mercy is defined by its giver. Sep 16, 2008 the shape of mercy by susan meissner leaving a life of privilege to strike out on her own, lauren durough breaks with convention and her familys expectations by choosing a state college over stanford and earning her own income over accepting her ample monthly allowance. Free download or read online the dutch house ebook pdf epub. Summary theme papa has told me not to make bold of my ability to read and write. Its a beautifully told story, full of contemporary yearnings, historical intrigue and romance. Find books like the shape of mercy from the worlds largest community of readers.
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