An Invisible Thread

by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski

The book tells the true story of the unlikely friendship between Laura Schroff, a successful advertising
executive for USA Today, and Maurice, eleven-year-old African American kid on the verge of
homelessness whom she met on the streets of downtown New York City on Labor Day in 1986.

The story begins when Laura was on her way to work and passed by Maurice on the stree. He asked her
for money, but she initially brushes him off and continued her way. For the rest of the day, she found
herself thinking about Maurice.

The next day, Laura decided to go back to the same spot where she had met Maurice and offer to take
him to lunch. With this action she began a friendship that would continue for the next 30 years. Their
relationship deepened and she became a mentor to him, providing him with food, clothes and a
listening ear. She helped him to stay out of trouble with the law. She also encouraged him to read and
study, and she helped him with his schoolwork. Further, she took him to the library, museums and
cultural events.

As Maurice grows older, he faces many challenges, including poverty, violence, and the criminal justice
system. Despite these obstacles, he was determined to improve his life and with the help of Laura, and
he was able to do so. He graduated high school and went on to college.

Despite their vastly different backgrounds, Laura and Maurice formed a strong bond. Laura became a
mother figure to him. Over the years, their relationship deepened and evolved, and she helped him to
overcome many obstacles and achieve his dreams. He went on to graduate high school and enroll in
college.

However, their relationship was not without its challenges. Maurice struggled with poverty, violence and
loss of loved ones. Laura also had to deal with her own personal struggles, such as her father's death
and her mother's illness. But through it all, they remained committed to each other, and their friendship
proved to be a source of strength and inspiration for both of them.

The book is a powerful story of the transformative power of kindness and the strength of the human
spirit. It shows how one small act of kindness can change a person's life for the better, and how the
bond between two people can transcend their differences and endure for decades. It's a heartwarming,
inspiring and uplifting story that will leave the readers feeling hopeful and grateful for the power of
human connections.

Throughout the book, the authors explore themes of poverty, mentorship, and the power of human
connection. The book is a heartwarming and inspiring story that illustrates the impact one person can
have on another's life, and the positive difference that can be made when people open their hearts and
reach out to others.

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 Summary of Chapter 1
In Chapter 1, Laura Schroff describes her busy and successful life as an advertising executive in New York
City. One day, as she is rushing to work, she encounters a young panhandler named Maurice on the
street corner. Despite her initial reluctance, she decides to buy him a sandwich and they start a
conversation.

I. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the main character's profession in the first chapter of An Invisible Thread?

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2. Where does the main character first encounter Maurice?

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3. What is the main character's initial reaction to Maurice?

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4. What does the main character do for Maurice in their first encounter?

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5. What is the significance of the title of the chapter?

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6. What does Laura learn about Maurice in the first chapter?

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7. What is the theme of the first chapter?

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8. How does the author describe the setting of the first chapter?

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9. Why was the Laura initially hesitant to stop and talk to Maurice?

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10. How does Laura feel after her first encounter with Maurice?

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II. Comment on the following quotes:

1. "It was just a small act of kindness, a gesture of humanity"

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2. "I was a busy woman, with a demanding job and a full life, but something about this child caught my
attention"

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3. "He looked up at me with such hope in his eyes, and I felt something shift inside me"

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 Summary of Chapter 2
In Chapter 2, Laura continues to encounter Maurice on the street corner, and they begin to develop a
friendship. She learns more about his difficult life growing up in the foster care system and how he
ended up living on the streets. Despite her busy work schedule, she begins to make a point of stopping
to talk with him and buy him meals whenever she sees him. Laura also starts to realize that by helping
Maurice, she is also helping herself.

I. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the main event that happens in the second chapter of An Invisible Thread?
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2. How does Laura feel about Maurice in the second chapter?

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3. What does Laura learn about Maurice's background in the second chapter?
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4. How does Laura's relationship with Maurice change in the second chapter?
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5. How does Laura help Maurice in the second chapter?

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6. What is the theme of the second chapter?

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7. Why does Laura's perspective on Maurice change in the second chapter from one of initial
reluctance to one of compassion and care?
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8. How does Laura's involvement with Maurice affect her?
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9. What does Laura learn about herself in the second chapter?
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10. How does the second chapter set up the rest of the book?
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II. Comment on the following quotes:

1. "I learned that sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to
believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean
everything; that power and money, money and power mean nothing; that good always triumphs
over evil; and I want you to remember this, that love... true love never dies. You remember that,
boy. You remember that. Doesn't matter if it's true or not. You see, a man should believe in those
things, because those are the things worth believing in."

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2. "For me, the invisible thread is about the power of human connections, the connections that tie us
together, even when we're not aware of them. Sometimes these connections are positive and life-
affirming, and sometimes they're negative and destructive. But either way, they shape our lives in
ways that we can't even begin to understand."

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3. "The invisible thread is the one that connects us all. It's the one that links us to our past, to our
present, and to our future. It's the one that reminds us that we're not alone, that we're all
connected in some way, and that we all have a purpose."

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 Chapter 3
I. Answer the following questions:

1. What made the Laura unable to stop thinking about Maurice?

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2. How did Valerie, Paul, and Lou react to the protagonist's story about his lunch with Maurice?
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3. What was the Laura’s dream coming out of high school?

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4. Where did Laura grow up?

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5. Why did Laura want to become a stewardess?

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6. How did Laura improve her office skills?

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7. What airline Laura first learn about job opportunities with?

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8. Why did Laura fail the typing test for the airline job?
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9. How did Laura’s determination lead to her getting a job with the airline?
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10. What made Laura think that her career did not make her feel fulfilled?
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II. Comment on the following quotes:

1. "“Please, please, I was nervous. I didn’t do anywhere near my best.”

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2. "I felt like my life, at nineteen, was finally beginning.”

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3. If you think you work hard, just watch me because I will work twice as hard as you.”
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 Chapter 4
I. Answer the following questions:

1. What was the reason for Maurice's formality when Laura saw him again?

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2. How did Maurice's eating habits change during their second meeting?
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3. What did Maurice not reveal to Laura about his life during their conversation?

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4. How does Maurice's relationship with his mother appear to be?

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5. What was the second gift Maurice received from his grandmother?

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6. Why does Maurice feel that nobody looks out for him?

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7. How does Maurice feel about receiving sympathy from others?

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8. How does Maurice's lifestyle seem to be, based on the text?

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9. What does the author think about Maurice's mother's attitude towards him?

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10. What does the author think about Maurice's life situation?

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II. Comment on the following quotes:

1. "It was a small act of kindness, but it was enough to change the trajectory of my life and Maurice's."
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2. "Maurice's story is not unique. There are so many children out there who are going through the
same thing, who are in need of someone to care for them, someone to show them that they
matter."

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3. "I didn't know it then, but my decision to buy Maurice a sandwich that day would change my life
forever."

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Answers:

1. The reason for Maurice's formality when Laura saw him again is not specified in the text.

2. During their second meeting, Maurice ate more slowly.

3. Maurice did not reveal all the details of his life to Laura during their conversation, particularly
the grim ones.

4. Maurice's relationship with his mother appears to be distant, as he states that she does not care
about where he is.

5. The second gift Maurice received from his grandmother was a joint.

6. Maurice feels that nobody looks out for him because he comes and goes as he pleases and no
one ever asks him where he's been or where he's going, no matter the time of day or night.

7. Maurice is not looking for anyone's sympathy, he is only looking to survive.

8. Maurice's lifestyle seems to be that of a homeless person, living in a welfare hotel with his
family and relying on handouts for meals.

9. The author seems to find it hard to believe that Maurice's mother doesn't care about him, but
acknowledges that she knows nothing about her life.

10. The author seems to feel sympathetic towards Maurice's situation, as he is living a difficult life
without much support or care.

Regenerate response

4. What does Laura Schroff offer Maurice?

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5. What struggles and challenges do Maurice and Laura face in their relationship?

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6. How does Laura help Maurice with his education?

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7. How does Maurice feel about Laura?

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8. What are some of the barriers that Laura and Maurice have to overcome in their relationship?

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I. Answer the following questions:

1. Chapter 3 of "An Invisible Thread" tells the story of how the author, Laura Schroff, first met Maurice,
an 11-year-old panhandler on the streets of New York City.

2. Schroff was a successful advertising executive at the time, and had never been in close contact with
poverty or homelessness before.

3. Despite her initial reluctance to engage with Maurice, she eventually began to buy him lunch and
talk to him regularly.

4. Over time, their relationship deepened, and Schroff became a mentor and advocate for Maurice,
helping him navigate the challenges of growing up in poverty.

5. The chapter highlights the many obstacles that Maurice faced in his life, including hunger, neglect,
and abuse.

6. It also explores the ways in which Schroff's own life was transformed by her relationship with
Maurice, as she began to understand the realities of poverty and the importance of giving back to
her community.

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7. The author emphasizes how small actions can make a big difference, how the help and kindness of a
stranger can change one's life.

8. The chapter also talks about how Maurice was able to overcome his difficult circumstances through
determination, hard work, and the support of Schroff and others.

9. It shows how their relationship developed over time and how their bond of trust and friendship
helped Maurice to succeed in life.

10. The chapter also shows how Maurice's story is not unique, that there are many children like him
who need help and support to overcome the challenges they face.

I. Answer the following questions:

9. Who is the main character in chapter 3 of "An Invisible Thread"? Answer: The main character in
chapter 3 of "An Invisible Thread" is Maurice, an 11-year-old panhandler.

10. How does Laura Schroff feel about Maurice when she first sees him? Answer: Laura Schroff
initially feels reluctance about Maurice when she first sees him.

11. How does Laura Schroff's relationship with Maurice begin? Answer: Laura Schroff's relationship
with Maurice begins when she strikes up a conversation and offers to buy him lunch.

12. What struggles and challenges do Maurice and Laura face in their relationship? Answer: Maurice
and Laura face a number of struggles and challenges in their relationship, including poverty, lack
of education, and family issues.

13. How does Laura help Maurice with his education? Answer: Laura helps Maurice with his
education by tutoring him and helping him with schoolwork.

14. What impact does Laura's kindness have on Maurice? Answer: Laura's kindness has a
transformative impact on Maurice, helping him to overcome the challenges he faces and to
improve his life.

15. How does Maurice feel about Laura? Answer: Maurice feels grateful and positive towards Laura,
he consider her as a mentor and a friend.

16. What does the chapter teach about the power of small acts of kindness? Answer: The chapter
teaches that small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact on both the giver and the
receiver, helping to transform lives and build connections between people.

17. What are some of the barriers that Laura and Maurice have to overcome in their relationship?
Answer: Some of the barriers that Laura and Maurice have to overcome in their relationship
include poverty, lack of education, and family issues.

18. How does the chapter 3 of An Invisible Thread ends? Answer: The chapter 3 ends with Laura
Schroff and Maurice eating lunch together and the beginning of their friendship.

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19. "It was a small act of kindness, but it was enough to change the trajectory of my life and
Maurice's." This quote highlights the power of small acts of kindness in changing someone's life.
It shows that even the smallest gesture of generosity can have a profound impact on someone's
life, and can inspire others to do the same.

20. "Maurice's story is not unique. There are so many children out there who are going through the
same thing, who are in need of someone to care for them, someone to show them that they
matter." This quote shows that Maurice's story is not an isolated incident, and that there are
many children who face similar challenges growing up in poverty. It emphasizes the importance
of recognizing and addressing the needs of these children, and of being willing to offer support
and assistance.

21. "I didn't know it then, but my decision to buy Maurice a sandwich that day would change my life
forever." This quote highlights the significance of the initial encounter between Laura Schroff
and Maurice, and how it had a lasting impact on both of their lives. It also showcases how the
small action of buying a sandwich led to a meaningful relationship and how it changed the lives
of both of them. It also implies how small actions can bring big changes in people's lives.

22. "It was a small act of kindness, but it was enough to change the trajectory of my life and
Maurice's." This quote highlights the power of small acts of kindness in changing someone's life.
It shows that even the smallest gesture of generosity can have a profound impact on someone's
life, and can inspire others to do the same.

23. "Maurice's story is not unique. There are so many children out there who are going through the
same thing, who are in need of someone to care for them, someone to show them that they
matter." This quote shows that Maurice's story is not an isolated incident, and that there are
many children who face similar challenges growing up in poverty. It emphasizes the importance
of recognizing and addressing the needs of these children, and of being willing to offer support
and assistance.

24. "I didn't know it then, but my decision to buy Maurice a sandwich that day would change my life
forever." This quote highlights the significance of the initial encounter between Laura Schroff
and Maurice, and how it had a lasting impact on both of their lives. It also showcases how the
small action of buying a sandwich led to a meaningful relationship and how it changed the lives
of both of them. It also implies how small actions can bring big changes in people's lives.

25. "I was learning that there was a whole other world out there, one that I had never really seen
before, one that was just steps away from my own comfortable life." This quote highlights how
Laura Schroff's relationship with Maurice opened her eyes to the reality of poverty and the
struggles that many people face in their everyday lives. It also shows how her experience helped
her to understand and appreciate the privilege she had in her own life and made her more
aware of the needs of others.

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 Summary of Chapter 4
Chapter 4 of "An Invisible Thread" continues the story of Laura Schroff's relationship with
Maurice, an 11-year-old panhandler she first met on the streets of New York City. The chapter
describes how Schroff helped Maurice with school, taking him shopping for clothes and school
supplies, and encouraging him to stay in school. The author also talks about Maurice's family
situation, including his mother's struggles with addiction and the challenges he faced growing
up in poverty. The chapter emphasizes the importance of consistency and stability in Maurice's
life, with Schroff's regular presence and support providing a sense of security for him. She also
helped Maurice with other practical needs such as medical care and getting his ID, which helped
him to access more opportunities. Through their relationship, Schroff became aware of the
systemic issues that contribute to poverty. The chapter shows how the author's actions helped
Maurice to overcome obstacles, achieve success and change his life and how his story is not
unique, there are many children like him who need help and support. The chapter ultimately
shows how the power of one person's kindness and support can change a child's life, and
inspire others to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

1. Chapter 4 of "An Invisible Thread" continues the story of Laura Schroff's relationship with
Maurice, who she first met as an 11-year-old panhandler on the streets of New York City.

2. The chapter describes how Schroff helped Maurice with school, taking him shopping for clothes
and school supplies and encouraging him to stay in school.

3. It also talks about Maurice's family situation, including his mother's struggles with addiction and
the challenges he faced growing up in poverty.

4. The chapter highlights the importance of consistency and stability in Maurice's life, with
Schroff's regular presence and support providing a sense of security for him.

5. Schroff also helped Maurice with other practical needs, such as medical care and getting his ID,
which helped him to access more opportunities.

6. The chapter also explores how their relationship evolved over time, with Maurice becoming
more self-sufficient and Schroff becoming more aware of the systemic issues that contribute to
poverty.

7. It highlights the struggles Maurice had to go through, such as being homeless, not having proper
nutrition and education, and the impact it had on his life.

8. The chapter also showcases how the author and Maurice's relationship helped him to overcome
obstacles and achieve success.

9. It also talks about how Maurice's story is not unique, that there are many children like him who
need help and support to overcome the challenges they face.

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 10. The chapter ultimately shows how the power of one person's kindness and support can change
a child's life, and inspire others to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

I. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the main focus of chapter 4 of "An Invisible Thread"?

 The main focus of chapter 4 is on the continuation of the story of Laura Schroff's relationship
with Maurice, an 11-year-old panhandler she met on the streets of New York City, and how she
helped him with school and other practical needs.

2. What steps did Laura Schroff take to help Maurice with school?

 Laura Schroff took Maurice shopping for clothes and school supplies and encouraged him to stay
in school.

3. What challenges did Maurice face growing up in poverty?

 Maurice faced many challenges growing up in poverty, including hunger, neglect, abuse, and a
lack of access to education and healthcare.

4. How did Laura Schroff's regular presence and support provide a sense of security for Maurice?

 Laura Schroff's regular presence and support provided Maurice with consistency and stability in
his life, which helped him to feel more secure and able to focus on his education and future
goals.

5. What other practical needs did Laura Schroff help Maurice with?

 Laura Schroff helped Maurice with other practical needs such as medical care and getting his ID,
which helped him to access more opportunities.

6. How did their relationship evolve over time?

 Their relationship evolved over time, with Maurice becoming more self-sufficient and Schroff
becoming more aware of the systemic issues that contribute to poverty.

7. What were some of the struggles Maurice had to go through?

 Maurice struggled with being homeless, not having proper nutrition and education, and the
impact it had on his life.

8. How did Laura Schroff's relationship with Maurice help him to overcome obstacles and achieve
success?

 Laura Schroff's relationship with Maurice provided him with emotional support, practical
assistance, and a sense of hope and possibility, which helped him to overcome obstacles and
achieve success in his life.

9. How is Maurice's story not unique?

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 Maurice's story is not unique, as there are many children who face similar challenges growing up
in poverty and need help and support to overcome them.

10. How can one person's kindness and support change a child's life?

 One person's kindness and support can provide a child with the emotional and practical
assistance they need to overcome obstacles and achieve success in their life.

11. What does chapter 4 illustrate about the role of consistency and stability in a child's life?

 Chapter 4 illustrates the importance of consistency and stability in a child's life, as it provides a
sense of security and enables them to focus on their education and future goals.

12. How does chapter 4 inspire the reader to make a difference in the lives of those around them?

 Chapter 4 inspires the reader by showing how one person's kindness and support can change a
child's life and encourages them to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

1. "It's amazing how much one person's support can change a child's life." This quote highlights the
power of one person's support in changing a child's life, emphasizing the importance of
mentorship and guidance for children facing challenges. It also shows how one person's actions
can have a profound impact on someone's life, and how small actions can bring big changes.

2. "I knew that I could help him in the short term, but I also knew that it was important to work on
the long-term issues that had led to his situation." This quote highlights the importance of
addressing the systemic issues that contribute to poverty, rather than just providing short-term
solutions. It also shows how Laura Schroff's understanding of the situation became more
complex and how she realized that her actions should be directed not only to help Maurice in
the present but also to improve his future.

3. "I realized that Maurice's story was not unique. There were so many children like him, children
who needed help and support to overcome the challenges they faced." This quote shows that
Maurice's story is not an isolated incident, and that there are many children who face similar
challenges growing up in poverty. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing
the needs of these children, and of being willing to offer support and assistance.

4. "I was learning that making a difference in someone's life was not about grand gestures or grand
plans. It was about small, consistent actions, day after day, week after week, month after
month." This quote emphasizes the importance of consistency and stability in a child's life, and
how small, consistent actions can make a big difference over time. It also shows how Laura
Schroff's understanding of how to help Maurice changed and how she came to realize that small
actions can have a big impact.

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