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    An Awakened Soul Does not Go Back to Sleep

    Thank God for Michael Meade and Awakening the Soul. How long ago did I buy the book? How many times had I tried to read it before I finally settled upon it about a week ago? Books come to you…

    By Cheryl Ruffing

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