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Dedication explained

A brief, single-line dedication of the book to the author's wife.

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A brief, single-line dedication of the book to the author's wife.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Adam Weirauch’s emotional and psychological peak occurs when he abandons his principles, declaring “to hell wi…

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