Living By the Word: Selected Writings 1973-1987
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The listing describes Living By the Word: Selected Writings 1973-1987 by Alice Walker as a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. This edition is listed as 1988 • Harcourt • 196 pages.
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More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780151529001
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780151529001
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