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When I’m Missing My Dad, I Read This

January 5, 2016 by Melina 6 Comments

Everything about my dad was big.  Even without an arm, leg and three fingers (Vietnam injuries), he rode a motorcycle (modified of course), was part of a biker gang, had curse words tattooed on his arm(! that went over well in private school, believe me!!!) and everyone who has ever met him has had a story about him.  He was an imposing man, with a giant beard and a very loud voice (also probably due to becoming a bit hard of hearing in Vietnam).  He […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: Big Fish, CBR8, Dad, Daniel Wallace, loss, Love, Melina

Melina's CBR8 Review No:3 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: Big Fish, CBR8, Dad, Daniel Wallace, loss, Love, Melina ·
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