MixedI love the first essay in this collection ... but the next two essays ... it's just not interesting it's really dry.
Sunshine State (2017)
Others: Mixed Sunshine State offers a unique look at Florida, a state whose economically and environmentally imperiled culture serves as a lens through which we can examine some of the most pressing issues haunting our nation.
- ISBN:
- 9780062434876
- Length:
- 359 pages
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