Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
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Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
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This book seeks to restore the lost art of lament in order to help readers discover the power of honest wrestling with the questions that come with grief and suffering.
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| Weight | 0.25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20.3 × 13.6 × 1.5 cm |
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