You Are Not Special: ... And Other Encouragements

You Are Not Special: ... And Other Encouragements
Publisher: Ecco
Authors: David McCullough, Jr.
Published on: 2015-04-28
Page Count: Page count not available
Print Type: BOOK
Maturity Rating: NOT_MATURE
Language: en
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ISBN-13: 9780062393340
ISBN-10: 0062393340
David mccullough, Jr.'s now iconic high school commencement address was a tonic for children, parents, and educators alike.

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