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Essays on the stubborn, luminous work of being human by author Patti Digh.

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About Patti Digh

Author of Life is a Verb and seven other books. Teacher of writing and social justice educator. Keynote speaker. Likes lemon desserts. Sometimes cranky. Cares about animals. Plant-based eater. Pronounced like "sigh" with a "d."

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