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Faith and family are central to Wayne Johnston’s new memoir of growing up sickly in rural Newfoundland

October 20, 2022October 21, 2022
by Steven Beattie

The twin poles of scientific reason and religious faith animate this vibrant and surprisingly funny memoir.

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