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D S Getson
D S Getson is the author of Earl, Honey, a coming-of-age novel about Earl Hahn, a shy, brain-damaged boy navigating unimaginable personal tragedy — both as its victim and its perpetrator. Described as raw, honest, and filled with heart, the book recounts an extraordinary search for redemption and is available in paperback.
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