SKGfun Contemporary Edition (July/August)

J U L Y - A U G U S T 2 0 1 7
- writers -
EMMA BIGELOW / JULIA FINDLEY / KATHERINE MATESEVAC
/ ANNA ELISABETH / GRACE ANNE J. / AMANDA BROWN /
RACHEL BROWN / ALIVIA MCCALISTER / LAINEY J. / MADDY
CRONE
- photography -
LEAH BUFFALINO
- design -
AMANDA BROWN
Volume No. 6, Issue No. 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
THEME: CONTEMPORARY
Counting Stars 04
Book Look 06
Christy Miller Series IV, The Secret Language of Sisters,
Every Soul a Star
Life of a Typical Teenage Girl 11
My Favorite Character 14
10
Every Soul a Star Book Review
16
Interview with Luanne Rice
Support 23
Book Art Because of Winn Dixie and If the Sky Fell 27
Book-Themed Outfits 28
Credits 29
Front cover: Leah Buffalino
Writer Spotlight 16
Mixed Feelings 20
Why I Like/Dislike the Contemporary Genre
23
Support: Being There For Friends Going Through
Tough Times
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EDITOR'S NOTE
Amanda Brown
She's just the girl next door. He's just the guy in your class that seems to float
around, never talking to anyone. The teen contemplating suicide. The boy who
never gets out. The two sisters fighting depression together. The contemporary
genre shares the stories of their amazing lives. These stories tell about the battles
that people around you or perhaps even you yourself are struggling with.
The girl who lost her mother. The boy who just wants to give up. These are the
novels that we can perhaps relate the most with. None of us were born with
magical powers or as princesses. We're just ordinary. Normal. But really, we're
extraordinary.
We all have goals, hopes, and dreams. We're all the work of a God that wrote our
contemporary story. No matter what you do, He knew you were going to do it.
That doesn't mean you're in His will or He agrees with what you are doing, but
While a relatable genre, this is the genre that can also be the hardest to navigate.
For some reason, a good book nowadays has to be overflowing with cuss words
and explicit scenes. You can pretty much guarantee that if a book is on the New
York Times Bestselling List, it's not going to be something your mom would be
proud of you reading.
In this issue, we try to share some contemporary novels you'll be proud to read.
We also share some books that you may want to watch out for.
Enjoy!
Amanda Brown

mY
w e e k e n d ' s
ALL
BOOkED

FEATURE
What
Makes a Book
Worth Reading
By Emma Bigelow
I was the girl who would hide a book
and flashlight underneath her pillow,
pretend to be asleep, and then stay up
hours past her bedtime reading. I was
the girl who constantly got in trouble for
reading while I was supposed to be doing
schoolwork and then got grounded with
the most horrid form of torture on
earth—no reading for three days.
I was the girl who didn’t have any
friends, but that was okay, because
energetic Anne from Green Gables,
spunky Jo from Little Women, and
crazy, soft-spoken, misunderstood Luna
from Harry Potter were much better
friends than any real-life girl could be.
most of my friends will tell you.) But
these weren’t the only flaws that filled
the pages of my childhood books. I
often read things that were too mature
for any 8- or 9- or 10-year-old girl’s
eyes. I can’t tell you how many times I
picked up a book because it looked
interesting, only to put it down with a
confused look on my face.
What was the word I just read? It didn’t
sound too nice, especially after the
protagonist said it in a degrading way to
another character.
on the things I used to read, and not
only because of grammatical errors,
filthy swear words, and extremely
detailed kisses (and often more than
that).
Often I read books that were filled with
grammatical errors and misspelled
words, which irked me beyond oblivion
(I am a complete grammar Nazi, as
No, possibly the most damage that I endured
from my unfiltered reading came from
things that would seem perfectly innocent to
others.

FEATURE
I have a reputation for being an
unrealistic daydreamer, and my
preferences often carried into the
things I read. It seemed so perfect to
me! The secular images of love and
romance were weaving themselves into
my brain, giving me unrealistic
and detailed, and the characters are all
perfectly sweet and lovable . . . I have to
be forced to put it down because the
material doesn’t match up with my
moral standards.
You might be thinking: “It’s one part!
expectations of what true love looked
like. A 5 star book will paint realistic
pictures of friendship, love, and romance. A
5 star book will show people of all ages
working together towards a common
goal amidst all of the struggles and
pains of daily life. Of course, some
things can’t help but to be unrealistic,
such as fantasy novels (my personal
favorite genre). But even in such genres
like fantasy, certain things are not
necessary to detail when it comes to
things like love and romance.
I don’t mind a little cheesiness. I believe
it to be kind of adorable, actually. But
sometimes, even if the book is
amazingly written, the plot is intricate
What does it matter?” But if I gave you a
batch of cookies, and told you it only
had a little bit of poison, what would
that matter? I would smile sweetly
and say, “Don’t worry, the teaspoon of
poison I mixed in with the chocolate
chips won’t hurt you! It’s only a little bit,
it doesn’t ruin the whole thing!”
With this clever example that I wish to
claim as my own (it’s not, by the way,
only altered to fit my sense of humor a
little better) I will close this article by
saying that each person has to give each
book their own rating, based on their own
moral standards and convictions. And
don’t forget that grammar always
matters.

BOOK
L
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BOOK LOOK JULY/AUGUST 2017
It is right before Christy’s senior year of high school. Todd especially has been one of
her best friends since the summer they met when Christy was fourteen and Todd was
sixteen. One morning, Todd takes her on a boat ride and asks her to be his girlfriend.
Christy accepts and is incredibly happy. But Katie feels kind of left out now. School
starts a couple days later and on the first day, Christy and Katie meet a guy named
Michael sitting at “their” place at lunch. He seems like a nice guy, and he starts liking
Katie. They start dating even though Katie is a Christian and Michael is not. Christy
tries to talk to Katie about it, but Katie repeatedly brushes her off. Through it all,
Christy learns some important lessons about letting friends make their own decisions.
Christy and Todd are spending more time together. They often visit Christy’s aunt and
uncle, who live about an hour and a half away and have a beach house. They are
getting very close, and Todd even comes to visit when Christy is sick. Katie, on the
other hand, is miserable because she knows she needs to break up with Michael, and
she loves him.

BOOK LOOK JULY/AUGUST 2017
She eventually does break up with him, but it is really hard. Christy, Todd, Katie, and
Doug take a trip to Disneyland, where Katie has a huge meltdown before beginning to
recover. One morning, while Christy is at her aunt and uncle’s house, Todd tells her
that he has received an offer to be a short-term missionary (for three or four years),
but he has decided not to accept because he is too close to her to want to leave. Christy
is glad, but has no peace about it, and so the next day, she tells Todd that he needs to
go.
She gives him back the ID bracelet he gave her three years earlier, but he promises that
if God ever brings them back again, he’ll give it back, and that time, it’s never coming
off again. Christy is an emotional wreck, but she knows she is doing the right thing, like
Katie did earlier.
The third book jumps ahead to Christmas break of her freshman year of college.
Christy, Doug, Katie, and another friend, Tracy are traveling to England to take part in
a missions trip program. Christy and Doug date for a little bit but realize that they
don't like each other in that way so they break up. Although Christy knows she did the
right thing, she suffers from loneliness, knowing that for the first time in a long time,
there is no guy in her life that is interested in her.
Then she gets asked to go to Barcelona, Spain, instead of Belfast, because they need a
children’s worker there. Christy knows Spanish, and is the most qualified person to go,
and she accepts. In the long train ride, she spends a lot of time in the Bible, and
becomes closer to God than she has been in a long time. When she reaches her
destination, she is faced with a huge surprise, showing her that God is still in charge of
her life, and he always gives good gifts.
To find out what happens, you’ll have to read the series yourself!

BOOK LOOK JULY/AUGUST 2017
Tilly and her sister Roo are the closest sisters can
be. Tilly is going to Yale and loves photography;
she's perfect and beautiful and everyone loves her.
Roo is average and fascinated by owls, which
remind her of her deceased father.
But one text changes their relationship forever.
What would you do if, because of you, your sister
would never walk again? Never take pictures?
Maybe . . . maybe even die?
What would you do if you had chosen to text while
driving and, because of that choice, you lost your
ability to move?
What if the boy you loved fell in love with your
sister while you were wasting away in a hospital
room?
From Luanne Rice comes this tear-jerking story
about what it means to be sisters, lovers and family.
Your given family may mistreat you, or they may
fade away. But your true family are those that look
after you: the cashier you know by name that gives
you discounts on food, the friend who guards all
your deepest secrets, the boy who taught you how
to be optimistic again.
Because family can't be chosen.
First of all, this book was written masterfully. The
characters are perfect and, for once, they actually
have a good relationship with their family. Most
books consist of siblings that would willingly allow
each other to be run over by a semi-truck.
#relatable
Also, Newt was a doll. Finally I got to read a book
with a guy that wasn't drop-dead gorgeous. Newt
was smart and loyal and encouraging, the ideal
boyfriend.
This book will quite possibly make you cry AND IF
YOU DON'T CRY YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN DO
NOT SPEAK TO ME. Like seriously, read this.

BOOK LOOK MAY/JUNE 2017
Every Soul a Star is a beautiful
contemporary by Wendy Mass. Told from
three unique points of view, it tells the
story of Moon Shadow, a campground that
is about to experience a total solar eclipse.
Everyone knows that this rare occurrence
will be a unique experience, but no one
expects just how life changing it truly will
be.
"I am not plain, or average or -
God forbid - vanilla. I am peanut
butter rocky road with multicolored
sprinkles, hot fudge and a cherry
on top."
If you enjoy character-driven novels, this
is the book for you. While oftentimes
books told from multiple points of view
can be frustrating or dull, each individual
character is lovable and draws readers in
in their own way. The sweet, naïve Ally,
haughty, strong Bree, and sweet, awkward
Jack all lead readers to want to know
exactly what each character is truly like
and what they’re willing to fight for.
Mass’s writing style is unlike any other
author’s. She has such a distinctive,
whimsical voice that can be a tad
confusing in the most wonderful way
possible. Readers have to be on their toes,
constantly wondering what will happen
next. She writes characters with such
beautiful layers that they couldn’t be any
more realistic if they were standing in
front of you.
Going into this book, my one concern was
that I wouldn’t be interested in the subject
matter, seeing as it focuses heavily on
astronomy and I’m not typically interested
in astronomy. Everything was done in
such a way, however, as to be both easily
understood and fascinating.
I first read this book two summers ago,
and have read it at least three times since
then. It will leave you dazed in the best
way possible. It is a book that will leave
you forever dreaming of clear skies.

typical
teenage girl

As some people would know about me,
This one is pretty self explanatory. Hopefully I don't have to
describe this part to y’all . . .
The obvious learning to walk and talk, first day of
school, making new friends for the first time, etc.
Ah, yes. The dreaded first day of middle school. Where you
begin to care about how cool you are, what friends you have,
or in my case how many Silly Bandz or Japanese erasers you
owned to trade. Yes, that actually happened in grades 3-5 for
me. Dark times, y’all.
The middle school years usually involve the following: Your
first crush, you begin experimenting with makeup, and you
change up your style a bit. For some it also includes getting
braces and/or glasses. I WAS VERY LUCKY AND NEVER HAD
THE NEED FOR EITHER HALLELUJAH PRAISE THE
LORD.
You’ll probably begin to form the friend groups that may or
may not last into high school, but at that time you think
they’re all that and a bag of chips. And you’ll begin noticing
that one guy that sits at the desk/chair by the window . . .

The four years that are probably spent with nonstop talk about how you’ll be an adult
soon, and how life is gonna chew you up and spit you out like a stale piece of gum.
Charming, isn’t it?
Alas, the high school years are some of the years you’ll never forget, and you’ll miss them
when they’re over. You’ll probably experience a heartbreak or two, maybe join some
clubs, form your own group of friends that you can brave the halls of *insert chosen name
for high school here* with. For some of us, beginning high school meant playing a sport,
or doing a ton of extracurriculars to earn college credit. Either way, you are being
prepared for the supposed treacherous walk of life in the real world.
And then around the middle of your sophomore year, you’ll FINALLY get to take that
ever-so-popular test. You guessed it: The drivers test. You’ll go through the whole process
of getting your permit, intermediate, then finally the real deal.
Sometime in between all of this, you’ll probably get your first boyfriend, and you’ll think
he is the one for you. *insert super dreamy girly voice here* “Oh I just know how cute our
kids will be!! He’s sooooo the one for me!! *tee hee*” And maybe you’ll even practice
writing his last name after your first. Pshhhh I have never done that…. :|
And then, one day, you’ll be putting on that cap and gown to walk across that auditorium
stage and realize how much you’ll miss these years. You’ll take that diploma, look out into
the audience to smile for a photo, then you’re done. And on comes the wave of sudden
adulthood. And if you’re an athlete like me, then you’ll realize a couple things while
you’re up there on that stage. I’m not there yet, but I can assure you one of these two
things will happen. Either you’ll look into the audience and think “Wow, I can't believe I
have to leave them to go play my sport in college this fall. Man, these were a great four
years. Hopefully the next four are just as great!!” Or you’ll think this, which is most likely
to happen to me: “Wow, I spent the last four years (or longer) playing a sport with so
many people that I love. I can’t believe I’ll never put on a jersey to compete again. I’m so
thankful.”
And then just like that, your high school years are over. IT'S TIME TO ADULT.
And honestly you’ll probably still not know how to balance a checkbook.
But just from me to you, I’m only halfway through my high school years, so this is allll off
my perspective as a homeschooled sophomore athlete. And honestly all of the stuff from
graduation and all that is based off of what i have heard. I REALLY DON'T KNOW MUCH
ABOUT TYPICAL TEEN GIRLS BECAUSE I REALLY AM NOT ONE LOL. Somewhere
along the line we’re all bound to have the same experiences no matter if we’re typical or
not!

my

MY FAVORITE CHARACTER JULY/AUGUST 2017
I loved how in the first book she is 15, and the books are still going now where she is an adult and
even a mom. It's great because you basically get to watch her grow up. Now I know that it's
fictional and all *sobs* but I still love it.
I loved reading about Christy's friends that she had over the years. Some came and went, but her
forever friends ( reference from the book ) stayed with her, through the good and bad times. I feel
like the author did such a good job at making Christy relatable in many ways. Friends will come
and go, but the forever friends will always be there for you. I also loved Christy's friendship with
Katie. It was so sweet and Katie may be my second favorite character from the book because of
her fun personality. I also loved Christy's relationship with Todd. They had their ups and down
but they stuck together. I think that they are a perfect fit for each other, and I love the humor that
they shared with each other.
Christy captured my affection because of her sweet and fun loving personality that shines
throughout the entire series. She is truly a forever friend which makes her make favorite
character.

WRITER SPOTLIGHT JULY/AUGUST 2017
The first story I remember writing was about
fairies living in a circle of pine trees in my
back yard. My first published story was in
American Girl Magazine when I was fifteen,
and it was about crabbing at the end of the
beach with my cousin.
As for short stories, constant tries before I had
one accepted by a literary magazine. My “first”
novel has never been published, but it found
me my agent, Andrea Cirillo. I have been with
her since the start of my career.
1) Find a character who captivates you,
whose story you need to tell.
2) Write down your dreams. A lot of the
story comes from your unconscious. Some
people call it cogitating.
3) Don’t censor yourself by thinking about
what anyone will think: your mother, your
boyfriend, your 6th grade teacher. Just let
the work flow. You can always edit later.

WRITER SPOTLIGHT JULY/AUGUST 2017
At the beginning, it’s the uncertainty. What
if no one want to publish my work? But I
think of the early days of writing as
education. To become a doctor, you need to
go through college and medical school.
Writing requires passion and discipline, just
like any other serious undertaking. You
might need to work very hard for a very
long time before your pieces begin to be
accepted.
I have been lucky to have had TV movies
made from some of my books, and I once
wrote a monologue for an Off-Broadway
play. Those experiences have been
wonderful. But as for my two YA novels…I
would love The Beautiful Lost to be filmed
as an actual road trip, and I’d like to go
along!
Being able to live in fiction. You can spend
the day in your pajamas, living in your story,
forgetting to come up for air. What’s that
sound? Oh, it’s the phone. I can’t answer
because I’m in on a research vessel tracking
humpback whales off Nova Scotia.
I sent short stories to magazines. I would
always start with The New Yorker. Rejections
piled up, but somehow I didn’t let myself get
discouraged enough to stop. I just kept
going.
Because I love smart boys with good hearts. They don’t have to be perfect, in fact, I’m usually
drawn to their flaws.

WRITER SPOTLIGHT JULY/AUGUST 2017
Yes, I recently moved to live closer to my youngest
sister. We see each other whenever possible. She
works at an aquarium, and one of our favorite
things is to have lunch with the beluga whales.
I am obsessed with owls. They are mysterious, elusive, mostly nocturnal. I love Mary Oliver’s owl
poems “White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field” and “Little Owl Who Lives in the Orchard.”
They are unsentimental; they don’t present owls as cute. One of my favorite lines in literature is
from East Coker in T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets: “Wait for the early owl.” Birders guard the locations
of roosting owls because of their vulnerability. I’ve made pilgrimages to see owls, anywhere from
the Ramble in New York City’s Central Park to a forest in Canada; I’ll go anywhere to see a snowy
owl, mostly on beaches in the northeast, where they are reminded of the tundra. A great horned
owl roosts in a tall spruce tree in my yards some summer nights.
At a desk with a
long view with at
least a glimmer of
salt water in it.
I start early every
day. I write at a
desk with three
old baskets on it,
each one
containing a cat.
I’m not sure I
decided on that. I
think writing
decided on me. I
need to write the way
I need to breathe.
I’ve never thought of that. I am so not a car person, but when I think about being sixteen, growing
up in Connecticut, I remember how exciting it was to get my license.
It meant escape—thirty minutes and we could be in Watch Hill, Rhode Island swimming in surf
much bigger than the waves at our beach on Long Island Sound. Or my sisters and I could cruise
the houses of boys we liked. Even now, one of my favorite things is to pack up and go—no
destination, open roads, music on the radio.
It’s a great time to get inspired.

m i x e d

WHY I LIKE/DISLIKE THIS GENRE JULY/AUGUST 2017
Contemporary novels are, more often than not, romance novels. And that’s okay—there’s nothing wrong with a
great, thought(and feeling)-provoking love story. But today’s contemporary romance novels tend to be filled
with heated scenes between two characters, irresponsible decisions, and, without getting into the nitty-gritty
details, a lot of yuck.
I know, I know: some people (a lot of people, really) enjoy reading that. All I’m saying is that contemporary is a
genre typically read by teenagers, and therefore it would be great to see some better examples given in the
“romance” area.
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m pretty tired of the “glorification of sadness” that seems to be nearly everywhere in the
Contemporary world. I’m not saying that sadness and suffering should be omitted completely from books- it
shouldn’t! Sadness within a good and well-written book can be very real and usually ends up adding to the story
and making it that much better. But a book constructed purely for making the reader feel sad and unhappy? No
thanks.

WHY I LIKE/DISLIKE THIS GENRE JULY/AUGUST 2017
Rebellion is associated with “the teen years” for good reasons. But just because humans do tend to think and/or
act more rebelliously during their teen years doesn’t mean it’s a good thing. Contemporary books are known to
be filled with teens constantly pushing boundaries, questioning authority, and acting on their own whims.
More than that, it’s often portrayed that the teen is right to act in this way, because the adults “don’t understand” or
are incapable of handling the situation. While this may be true in some cases, for the most part, I think it’s best to
err on the side of caution with rebellion. It should not be associated with good behavior.
Books in this genre are relatable to teens, due to the fact that they’re set in current times and written about
characters in similar phases of life. Contemporary novels can make everyday high school struggles seem more
normal, shared, and even comedic. Not to mention, when the setting is a bit more “ordinary”, there’s a chance
for the author to really shine the spotlight on characters, themes, and plot.
So there you have it: Why I dislike Contemporary and why I like it.
All of that being said, when a Contemporary book is written well, I love reading it. Books in this genre are
relatable to teens, due to the fact that they’re set in current times and written about characters in similar phases
of life. Contemporary novels can make everyday high school struggles seem more normal, shared, and even
comedic. Not to mention, when the setting is a bit more “ordinary,” there’s a chance for the author to really
shine the spotlight on characters, themes, and plot.
So there you have it: Why I dislike contemporary and why I like it.

SUPPORT JULY/AUGUST 2017
What do we do when a friend’s mom is only given a few months to live, or how do we help a cousin who is
struggling because her parents are in the process of getting a divorce? Do we immediately go to their sides with
advice? Do we wait for them to come to us? Do we cry with them, or do we try to cheer them up and get their
minds off the current situation? What is the best way to be there for someone and to show them that you truly
care? Even if the situation is that your best friend is nervous about an upcoming audition or your brother got an
injury that keeps him from playing his favorite sport this season, I believe the best kind of support you can give
is to
The meaning of dependable is to be
- b e d e p e n d a b l e -
It’s simply letting that person know that you’re there for her/him no matter what happens. However, what does
that look like? Well, there are multiple ways, but the first is to let them know. Depending on the situation, this
could be said face-to-face, in a text, or as a note/card. It’s important for them to know that when they’re ready to
talk to someone, or need to get their minds off their worries for a change, you’re always there.
The second is to
- r e s p e c t t h e m -

SUPPORT JULY/AUGUST 2017
Different people are just, well, different. We’re all unique and have equally unique personalities, though most of
us would agree that everyone is typically either an extrovert or an introvert. An extrovert is someone who is
energized by being around people, while an introvert’s energy drains while being around others.
I for one am an introvert, and when I’m not at my best, I need to have as much alone time as possible.
On the contrary, one of my friends who is an extrovert may try to be around as many people as she can while
she is in the same scenario. If this person is an extrovert, the best ways to be a support would probably be to
actively check up on her/him or to try to get her/his mind off the situation.
If this person is an introvert, you should probably give her/him as much space as possible and just sit and listen
when she/he feels like opening up.
You could also ask a sibling or parent of the person how she/he is doing before going directly to them. Just
remember to respect how they feel and who they are as a person.

WHY I LIKE/DISLIKE THIS GENRE JULY/AUGUST 2017
Lastly,
- p r a y f o r t h e m -
Matthew 11:28 says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
There have been so many times in life where I’ve had to call on the Lord in the midst of my problems,
insecurities, and fears, and I know that there have been those who were, and that continue, to pray for me.
Prayer is a priceless gift. It works in ways that nothing else can. He alone knows everything about us and our
trials, and He walks with us through them. He can comfort, heal, and restore like no one else can, and I
wholeheartedly believe that when we lift others up before Him, incomprehensible things can happen!
Some situations in life seem hopeless, and we have no idea how to react. We feel utterly helpless — but you
know what? Getting to the point in life where you realize that you can’t do anything on your own will make you
one of the most dependable friends anyone could ask for . . . because being dependable is all about first being
dependent on God; relying on Him to give you the strength to be strong for those around you.

BOOK COVER ART
art
because of winn dixie
JULY/AUGUST 2017
2001 Newbery Honor book. The summer Opal and
her father, the preacher, move to Naomi,
Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie
supermarket and comes out with a dog. A big,
ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of
humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of
Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things
about her absent mother, one for each year Opal
has been alive.
if the sky fell
Unpublished book. After her family dies in a
catastrophic car accident, 15-year-old Samantha
Hunter is sent to a Christian orphanage. Her
family served the God of Heaven, but Samantha
can’t understand how they could have put their
faith in a God who destroys lives so effortlessly.
In her despair, she sidesteps God and strains to
pave her own path through a forest of life. When
she disappears in the forest while on a teen
hiking activity, everyone fears for her life.

BOOK-THEMED OUTFITS
JULY/AUGUST 2017
the secret language
of sisters
This book may just be my favorite. I love the
message and how it isn't a huge PSA to not text
and drive. It also shows the great bond that
sisters share. I love Tilly and how, even though
she is dealing with the fact that her sister might
never be the same, she still has hope.
flipped
For this Flipped inspired look, I picked a few
things Juli would love. While it's been a while
since I've read this book, I used to listen to it all
the time and I always loved Juli's flamboyant and
fearless attitude.
the fault in our stars
This book made me cry like a baby. I love Hazel
Grace and how she tries to live her life normally
despite her battle with cancer. I love how she
enjoys books and shares her love with Augustus.
*Note for potential readers: Lots of language.
Not necessarily a recommended read.

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