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Shelf Life: A Wide Mercy

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Michael Potemra was a literary editor for National Review.

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SHELF LIFE

A Wide Mercy

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Michael Potemra

About the Author

Michael Potemra

Michael Potemra was a literary editor for National Review.

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May 31, 2004

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