How Do I Love Thee
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Though written more than a century ago, Elizabeth Barret Browning's beautiful sonnet still rings true today for three young couples in three captivating stories.
In "Night's Vision" Brett finds a way to brighten a special girl's lonely exsistence.
"Bobby's Girl" features Dana, who must choose between two brothers, both whom she loves.
"Laura's Heart" is the story of a sixteen-year-old Laura Carson, who is hospitalized on a regualr basis because of her weak heart. But when tragedy strikes a loved one, she realizes her heart is stronger than she thought.
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