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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytel...

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Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer cover

Confession of a Serial Killer

Katherine Ramsland

Mentioned 2 days ago

13 Year Old Realizes His Twin Brother Is A Killer In The Middle Of Interrogation

The hosts reported that investigators discovered a copy of the book in a nightstand drawer during the search of the victim's bedroom.

They find in the drawer of the left nightstand of a bed, Confessions of a Serial Killer, the book, and a brown leather journal that just reads on the first page.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Mentioned 1 week ago

From “I’m Going to Self-Exit” To “I Hope You Die in a Fucking Accident”: Mackenzie's Manipulation

The hosts noted that Dom was reportedly reading Atomic Habits, implying it was influencing his behavior in the relationship.

He's probably just like reading Atomic Habits and the 48 Laws of Power.

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The 48 Laws of Power

Robert Greene

Mentioned 1 week ago

From “I’m Going to Self-Exit” To “I Hope You Die in a Fucking Accident”: Mackenzie's Manipulation

The hosts mentioned that Dom had been reading the 48 Laws of Power, suggesting it was part of his strategy in the manipulative dynamics.

He's probably just like reading Atomic Habits and the 48 Laws of Power.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

J.K. Rowling

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

“Gay for the Stay” & “Trains Run on Her”: Inside Mackenzie’s Prison Dating Life

Mackenzie told her mother she was reading all the Harry Potter books and said the first one was "good as fuck".

Mackenzie is telling her mom all the things she's been doing. She's been making oatmeal in her room. She says she's reading all the Harry Potter books and all she does is eat. ... Her literary review of the first book in the Harry Potter series is quote, good as fuck.

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The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25 cover

The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Mackenzie's Mom Calls Police For 'Mean Post' on Social Media- "There Are 2 Girls Bullying Mackenzie"

The hosts remarked that the differing definitions of good parenting might make one party feel like they were reading the Hobbit, implying a whimsical or exaggerated comparison.

our definitions of good parenting and bad kid are so vastly different that one of us might be reading the freaking Hobbit because like, what do you mean?

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William Wilson

Edgar Allan Poe

Mentioned 3 months ago

Influencer Hunts For Twin Lookalike On Instagram & Brutally Kills Her - But She Won't Say Why

The hosts cited Edgar Allan Poe's William Wilson as another classic illustration of a double who stalks the protagonist, reinforcing the discussion of doppelganger themes.

Sometimes the doppelganger in the main character, like Edgar Allan Poe's William Wilson, the main character is being stalked by a double who shares his name face, they even have the same birthday.

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The Double

José Saramago

Mentioned 3 months ago

Influencer Hunts For Twin Lookalike On Instagram & Brutally Kills Her - But She Won't Say Why

The hosts mentioned Dostoevsky's novel The Double as an early example of the doppelganger trope, describing its plot about a meek clerk meeting a man who looks exactly like him.

Even the classics love this trope. Dostoevsky wrote Double where the main character is like this meek government clerk and he meets a man who looks exactly like him. Same face, same name, same everything, same job, but everyone loves him. Nobody likes the main character, but everybody loves him.

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Source Code

Bill Gates

Mentioned 4 months ago

All The Emails Between Bill Gates & Epstein + Bill Gate's Mistress Speaks Out

The speakers noted that Bill Gates had authored a book titled "Source Code" and that they bought it to compare with other biographies.

I think that book is nicer about Bill Gates because that one you can buy, right? And then, and then, oh, and then Bill Gates released his own book, Source Code, which I also bought because I was like, ooh, the minute I get free time, I'm going to compare all three of them.

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Paradise Lost

John Milton

Mentioned 4 months ago

Unpacking 3 Million Pages Of Epstein Files + Epstein’s Secret 2 Hour Interview

Steve Bannon referenced Milton's Paradise Lost during the interview, noting its themes and quoting passages, while Epstein claimed to have seen a related quote in a documentary.

Steve Bannon asked, "have you read Milton's Paradise Lost? Satan was the number one archangel; he led the rebellion because he couldn't be the top guy. I'd rather reign in hell than serve in heaven."

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Mostly What God Does

Savannah Guthrie

Mentioned 4 months ago

Kidnapping Of Nancy Guthrie: 2 Men Detained & Why Is The Internet Pointing Fingers At Son-in-Law

The host noted that a segment from Savannah Guthrie's memoir was being heavily discussed online, describing a childhood "kidnapping game" tradition, but considered it irrelevant to the case.

There is a segment in Savannah Guthrie's book that has been heavily discussed online. Though I think it's not really relevant, some people have brought it up just because they believe the whole thing is odd and eerie.

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Save the Cat!

Blake Snyder

Mentioned 4 months ago

"Puppet Master" Killer Set Up The Most Elaborate Murder Plan To Kill A Woman

The host referred to "Save the Cat" as a popular storytelling framework, noting it as a common element in movies and books that helps audiences connect with the protagonist early on.

What saved a cat? I'm about to tell you. It's like a storyline. A lot of movies and books follow this exact point, progress. It's like the progression of a story.

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Empire of Orgasm

Ellen Huet

Mentioned 5 months ago

Part 4: ‘Sex Cult’ Founder Wants EVERY Women To Heal Thru Orgasm Ends Up In Prison w/ Ghislaine Maxwell

The hosts described it as an amazing deepdive book on the One Taste case that had just been released, noting that the author also wrote the original expos article.

Ellen Hewitt is the author of an amazing deep dive book on this case called Empire of Orgasm.

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Daniel P. Schreber

Memoirs of My Nervous Illness

This book, detailing the author's experiences with schizophrenia (then called hallucinations and insanity), was discussed as a landmark text influencing Sigmund Freud's views and sparking debate about the disorder's causes. The podcast highlighted its clear writing style despite the fantastical content.

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daniel writes a book titled my nervous illness which would lead you to believe that maybe he has been treated and is writing about his experience in his journey

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This book, detailing the author's experiences with schizophrenia (then called hallucinations and insanity), was discussed as a landmark text influencing Sigmund Freud's views and sparking debate about the disorder's causes. The podcast highlighted its clear writing style despite the fantastical content.

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daniel writes a book titled my nervous illness which would lead you to believe that maybe he has been treated and is writing about his experience in his journey

the book opens with a letter to his doctor he asks the doctor are you the one that has been secretly transmitting messages into my brain for the past nine years

Freud opens up this book and he starts reading and he can't stop his eyeballs are just glued to this page and he's having an epiphany after epiphany after epiphany he reaches out to Carl Young afterwards this is a revelation he just solved the puzzle of schizophrenia

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Michael Wolff

Siege

Trump Under Fire

The podcast referred to Michael Wolff's book Siege, noting that an email excerpt seemed to be taken from it and that the book discusses Trump under fire.

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the email appears to be excerpts from Michael Wolff's book Siege Trump under fire now Michael Wolff is that reporter who hates Trump but is also like Epstein's best bud.

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The podcast referred to Michael Wolff's book Siege, noting that an email excerpt seemed to be taken from it and that the book discusses Trump under fire.

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the email appears to be excerpts from Michael Wolff's book Siege Trump under fire now Michael Wolff is that reporter who hates Trump but is also like Epstein's best bud.

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Bill Gates

Source Code

My Beginnings

The speakers noted that Bill Gates had authored a book titled "Source Code" and that they bought it to compare with other biographies.

"

I think that book is nicer about Bill Gates because that one you can buy, right? And then, and then, oh, and then Bill Gates released his own book, Source Code, which I also bought be...

— Episode: All The Emails Between Bill Gates & Epst...

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The speakers noted that Bill Gates had authored a book titled "Source Code" and that they bought it to compare with other biographies.

"

I think that book is nicer about Bill Gates because that one you can buy, right? And then, and then, oh, and then Bill Gates released his own book, Source Code, which I also bought because I was like, ooh, the minute I get free time, I'm going to compare all three of them.

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Marquis de Sade

The 120 Days of Sodom

The host said the episode's inspiration came from a book called 120 Days of Sodomy, describing it as a fictional work about four wealthy men who decide to rape many children.

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they had this inspiration from a book called 120 Days of Sodomy which is about four wealthy dudes who decide to just rape like 70 kids. It's a book. It's fictional right?

— Episode: #23- The Girl In The Box

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Episode: #23- The Girl In The Box

The host said the episode's inspiration came from a book called 120 Days of Sodomy, describing it as a fictional work about four wealthy men who decide to rape many children.

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they had this inspiration from a book called 120 Days of Sodomy which is about four wealthy dudes who decide to just rape like 70 kids. It's a book. It's fictional right?

The Sex Slave Murders: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald & Charlene Gallego Cover

R. Barri Flowers

The Sex Slave Murders

The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald & Charlene Gallego

The host stated that most of the information for the episode was sourced from a book titled The Sex Slave Murders.

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definitely be a lack of information where I got most of this information was a book and you know a lot of the times there was this book called The Sex Slave Murders

— Episode: #23- The Girl In The Box

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Episode: #23- The Girl In The Box

The host stated that most of the information for the episode was sourced from a book titled The Sex Slave Murders.

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definitely be a lack of information where I got most of this information was a book and you know a lot of the times there was this book called The Sex Slave Murders

Power of Positive Thinking - HB Cover

Norman Vincent Peale

Power of Positive Thinking - HB

They mentioned giving the siblings copies of this popular selfhelp book during the holidays.

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the power of positive thinking which was a very popular selfhelp book back then they would sit the boys down around the dining table and give them lectures on harmony

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They mentioned giving the siblings copies of this popular selfhelp book during the holidays.

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the power of positive thinking which was a very popular selfhelp book back then they would sit the boys down around the dining table and give them lectures on harmony

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Daniel P. Schreber

Memoirs of My Nervous Illness

The hosts noted that Daniel wrote this book describing his experience with mental illness.

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daniel writes a book titled my nervous illness which would lead you to believe that maybe he has been treated and is writing about his experience in his journey

— Episode: #376: Most “Mentally Insane” Family In A...

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The hosts noted that Daniel wrote this book describing his experience with mental illness.

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daniel writes a book titled my nervous illness which would lead you to believe that maybe he has been treated and is writing about his experience in his journey

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Tanya Rosie

Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree

It was written by the lead prosecutor to detail the Baby Garden cult case, but the founder obtained an injunction that blocked its publication and the book became out of print, though the podcast team managed to acquire and translate a copy for their research.

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He was the main prosecutor. He's also written a book on this, The Mulberry Tree and the Pig Feces.

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It was written by the lead prosecutor to detail the Baby Garden cult case, but the founder obtained an injunction that blocked its publication and the book became out of print, though the podcast team managed to acquire and translate a copy for their research.

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He was the main prosecutor. He's also written a book on this, The Mulberry Tree and the Pig Feces.

Now, the woman involved in today's story has filed an injunction to prevent the publication of this book, as well as she has sued the prosecutor for defamation.

Which the courts ruled partially in favor of this woman. The book itself is currently out of print, but we were able to not only get our hands on it, but have it translated into English for research purposes.

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story Cover

Julie K. Brown

Perversion of Justice

The Jeffrey Epstein Story

It was referenced as a widely read investigative book on Epstein that covered Virginia Dufresne's experiences and the broader Epstein case.

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She states that in one widely read book on Epstein called The Perversion of Justice the Jeffrey Epstein story the author who is a journalist she writes about how Virginia was swept aw...

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It was referenced as a widely read investigative book on Epstein that covered Virginia Dufresne's experiences and the broader Epstein case.

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She states that in one widely read book on Epstein called The Perversion of Justice the Jeffrey Epstein story the author who is a journalist she writes about how Virginia was swept away by Ron Eppinger's lifestyle.

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Christine Caine

Unashamed

Drop the Baggage, Pick up Your Freedom, Fulfill Your Destiny

She published a memoir in two volumes that quickly sold out its printed copies on Amazon and is available in paperback, Kindle and on her website.

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You wrote your first book, well, volume one and volume two. And it sold out the print copies on Amazon. Yes, which is crazy. It's on the Kindle version and on your website. The physical copy is availa...

— Episode: “I Gave Birth To 4 Of My Father’s Childr...

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She published a memoir in two volumes that quickly sold out its printed copies on Amazon and is available in paperback, Kindle and on her website.

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You wrote your first book, well, volume one and volume two. And it sold out the print copies on Amazon. Yes, which is crazy. It's on the Kindle version and on your website. The physical copy is available, so anytime it's sold out on Amazon or not, you can just go to my website, azizakabibi.com, to get it.

Read her amazing memoir "Unashamed: A Life Tainted... vol 1&2" at https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Unashamed1.

The Hump 1942–45: America's first massive military airlift Cover

Mark Lardas

The Hump 1942–45

America's first massive military airlift

She is writing a selfhelp book called The Hump that uses her life experiences as anecdotes to help readers overcome personal challenges.

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I am working on, I guess you can call it a selfhelp book. It's called The Hump. And I use my life experiences as an anecdote on different ways people can get over their hump and get as far along on th...

— Episode: “I Gave Birth To 4 Of My Father’s Childr...

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She is writing a selfhelp book called The Hump that uses her life experiences as anecdotes to help readers overcome personal challenges.

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I am working on, I guess you can call it a selfhelp book. It's called The Hump. And I use my life experiences as an anecdote on different ways people can get over their hump and get as far along on their healing journey as possible.

And that's the thing people have been asking about Unashamed making an audiobook. I started recording it. And your voice is good for an audiobook.

Trauma And Recovery: The Aftermath Of Violence- From Domestic Abuse To Political Terror Cover

Judith L. Herman

Trauma And Recovery

The Aftermath Of Violence- From Domestic Abuse To Political Terror

It was cited as a reference for trauma work and recovery approaches.

"

Judith Herman wrote Trauma And Recovery.

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It was cited as a reference for trauma work and recovery approaches.

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Judith Herman wrote Trauma And Recovery.

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Sara Shepard

Pretty Little Liars 4-Book Paperback Box Set

Pretty Little Liars, Flawless Perfect, Unbelievable

The hosts compared the teenage harassment in the case to the plot of Pretty Little Liars, noting its setting in a small town with secretive text messages.

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Pretty Little Liars focuses on a small town Rosewood, Pennsylvania where five friends best friends have a sleepover one of them goes missing the other four friends they all fall apart until someone st...

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The hosts compared the teenage harassment in the case to the plot of Pretty Little Liars, noting its setting in a small town with secretive text messages.

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Pretty Little Liars focuses on a small town Rosewood, Pennsylvania where five friends best friends have a sleepover one of them goes missing the other four friends they all fall apart until someone starts sending them Anonymous text messages and the unknown number seems to know every little freaking secret that they have

the makers of Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl have come together and tried to make these random teenagers lives absolutely miserable

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Cecily von Ziegesar

Gossip Girl

A Novel by Cecily von Ziegesar

The podcast likened the older, richer New York City vibe of Gossip Girl to the harassment dynamic described in the case.

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Gossip Girl is the older richer New York City version of that and somehow Gossip Girl and both find their way to beale city high school where it starts

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The podcast likened the older, richer New York City vibe of Gossip Girl to the harassment dynamic described in the case.

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Gossip Girl is the older richer New York City version of that and somehow Gossip Girl and both find their way to beale city high school where it starts

the makers of Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl have come together and tried to make these random teenagers lives absolutely miserable

Scarred (Collector's Edition) (Never After, 2) Cover

Emily McIntire

Scarred (Collector's Edition) (Never After, 2)

The memoir recounted Clark's decadeslong struggle with childhood abuse, his revenge killing, years in prison, and eventual healing, and it was written over ten years while he was incarcerated.

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you can find in his memoir, Scarred.

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The memoir recounted Clark's decadeslong struggle with childhood abuse, his revenge killing, years in prison, and eventual healing, and it was written over ten years while he was incarcerated.

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you can find in his memoir, Scarred.

That book has taken 10 years. I wrote that in prison 10 years ago.

This book will instill hope in you and inspiration. It wasn't written to be a trauma dump. It was written to give people hope that anything is possible.

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Larry Daniel

Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals

Understanding Digital Evidence from the Warrant to the Courtroom

The book was cited when the host introduced Lars Daniel as a digital forensic expert, noting his authorship and using it to establish his credibility while he stated he did not believe the contested photo was genuine.

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Lars Daniel, a digital forensic expert, author of Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals, states, I certainly do not believe this to be real.

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The book was cited when the host introduced Lars Daniel as a digital forensic expert, noting his authorship and using it to establish his credibility while he stated he did not believe the contested photo was genuine.

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Lars Daniel, a digital forensic expert, author of Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals, states, I certainly do not believe this to be real.

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Nobody's Girl

A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice

It was described as Virginia Dufresne's posthumous memoir containing many allegations, and the host highly recommended obtaining a copy.

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Many of the allegations are from Virginia Dufresne's posthumous memoir. It's called Nobody's Girl, and I highly recommend getting a copy.

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It was described as Virginia Dufresne's posthumous memoir containing many allegations, and the host highly recommended obtaining a copy.

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Many of the allegations are from Virginia Dufresne's posthumous memoir. It's called Nobody's Girl, and I highly recommend getting a copy.

I would even check out Virginia's brother, Skye, who she writes fondly about in her book.

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story Cover

Julie K. Brown

Perversion of Justice

The Jeffrey Epstein Story

It was mentioned as a widely read book on Epstein that clarified media inaccuracies, and the speaker referred to it while discussing Virginia's clarifications.

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a widely read book on Epstein called The Perversion of Justice the Jeffrey Epstein story the author who is a journalist she writes about how Virginia was swept away by Ron Eppinger's...

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It was mentioned as a widely read book on Epstein that clarified media inaccuracies, and the speaker referred to it while discussing Virginia's clarifications.

"

a widely read book on Epstein called The Perversion of Justice the Jeffrey Epstein story the author who is a journalist she writes about how Virginia was swept away by Ron Eppinger's lifestyle.

Unashamed: Drop the Baggage, Pick up Your Freedom, Fulfill Your Destiny Cover

Christine Caine

Unashamed

Drop the Baggage, Pick up Your Freedom, Fulfill Your Destiny

The memoir recounts her life of abuse and survival, and it sold out its print copies on Amazon after release. It was selfpublished in volume1 and volume2.

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I wrote your first book, well, volume one and volume two. And it sold out the print copies on Amazon.

— Episode: “I Gave Birth To 4 Of My Father’s Childr...

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The memoir recounts her life of abuse and survival, and it sold out its print copies on Amazon after release. It was selfpublished in volume1 and volume2.

"

I wrote your first book, well, volume one and volume two. And it sold out the print copies on Amazon.

So anytime, it's sold out on Amazon or not, you can just go to my website, azizakabibi.com, to get it.

The Hump 1942–45: America's first massive military airlift Cover

Mark Lardas

The Hump 1942–45

America's first massive military airlift

She is writing a selfhelp, selfreflection book titled The Hump that aims to guide readers over personal challenges and toward healing. The project was discussed as an upcoming release.

"

I am working on, I guess you can call it a selfhelp book. It's more like a selfreflection. It's called The Hump.

— Episode: “I Gave Birth To 4 Of My Father’s Childr...

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She is writing a selfhelp, selfreflection book titled The Hump that aims to guide readers over personal challenges and toward healing. The project was discussed as an upcoming release.

"

I am working on, I guess you can call it a selfhelp book. It's more like a selfreflection. It's called The Hump.

And that's the thing people have been asking about Unashamed making an audiobook. I started recording it. And your voice is good for an audiobook.

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