His Name Was Damian
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Naomi Johnson, a seventeen year old senior, has a tendency to use others problems to escape her own. When her dad leaves for his new fling, leaving both Naomi and her mom, she befriends Damian Parker, a teenager who just recently attempted to commit suicide.
With their new blooming friendship, they both embark on the path of love, humility, and forgiveness all while learning that life is a beautiful yet temporary privilege. Follow Naomi, Damian, and their group of friends as they finish out a chapter of their lives.
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