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The breath of god by jeffrey small book trailer on vimeo. Jeffrey is available to speak, answer questions, and sign books in person to book clubs located in atlanta. Jeffrey small is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and theologian. He can also meet with your group anywhere virtually through skype. A novel of suspense, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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