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The repercussions of one person living in stubborn gladness are incalculable.

Martha Beck

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Martha Beck
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 29
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Journalist
Sociologist
Provo
Utah
Stubborn
Living
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Incalculable
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Gladness

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