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    August 02, 2024

    John Thurston Takes Us Under the Big Top in Carnie King: The Story of Patty Conklin and Conklin Shows

    While some authors research unique jobs and callings for their work, there are those that have lived-in experience that can bring the reader into a world that the author knows intimately. In these books, ...

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