The New Light Brigade
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Last published Fri, Nov 4, 2016
A coming of age story about three unlikely friends. Depicting trials of the present, fears for the future and dangers of the past that they wish to leave behind. Told in the point of view of the youngest and seemingly most vulnerable of the group, this story shows how love and loyalty can hold anyone together. Or that sometimes, in the ever immortal words of Marilyn Monroe "Some things need to fall to pieces, so that something better can fall together."
This is meant to bring awareness to the horrors of the world and just how easy it is to overlook someone suffering from these things. It is amazing how much you can hide with a smile, an excuse and a pair of long sleeves.
Warning - This book will eventually contain graphic material not meant for younger readers.
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