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In the Heart of the Heart of the Country and Other Stories

In the Heart of the Heart of the Country and Other Stories

1968 ·
·4.01·1,549 Ratings ·0 Pages
“ If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished? ” ― Rumi
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    2000·
    ·4.09·184 Ratings
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    ·3.97·279 Ratings
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