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    Battered Wings
    Battered Wings
    Battered Wings
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    Battered Wings

    By Tamara Copley

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    This is the true story of the last two weeks of the life of Sandra Paxton, my nephews' and niece's mother. See the world through her eyes as she bids a difficult farewell to those she loves.   

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTamara Copley
    Release dateJun 8, 2019
    ISBN9781393437598
    Battered Wings
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    Tamara Copley

    Tamara Paxton Copley has written several award-winning short stories, children’s books, and poems and has been blogging for several years, including one post that won an award.  This is the first short story she is publishing for general readership, but she will present many more to you soon.  Within a few months, she will publish Doomimals Volume 1, a series of illustrated sci fi/fantasy chapter books about three kids and their animal companions protecting the world from the evil Dog of War, a series with ties to this story. 

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      Battered Wings - Tamara Copley

      Battered Wings

      Tamara Copley

      Published by Tamara Copley, 2019.

      While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

      BATTERED WINGS

      First edition. June 8, 2019.

      Copyright © 2019 Tamara Copley.

      Written by Tamara Copley.

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Copyright Page

      Dedication

      Battered Wings

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      Also By Tamara Copley

      About the Author

      This piece is dedicated to Thomas and Amber Paxton and family, Andrew Darian Paxton, Pandora Paxton, Jose Alatorre, and all

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