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Karen halvorsen schreck author of while he was away. Apr 11, 2012 thats the question karen schreck explores in while he was away, a riveting novel about a young soldier sent to iraq and the girl who stays behind, struggling to put the pieces of her life. Karen halvorsen schreck has done it again engaging, lyrical, and inspirational karen halvorsen schreck tells a compelling story, emotionally honest and beautifully written. This groundbreaking and bestselling book reveals the power thats innate to every woman.
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