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Desiderata - A Survival Guide For Life
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4 out of 5
Based on 40 Ratings and 36 Reviews

Book Description
Famous for its eloquent stating of the simple truths that are often overlooked in the busyness of everyday life, Desiderata (Latin for 'things to be desired') contains a timeless message of faith, hope and charity. The poem was actually written by American Max Ehrmann in 1927, but achieved its greatest fame as the anthem of Sixties' hippie-dom - becoming the subject of many millions of posters. Ov... More
Book Information
PublisherRandom House Books For Young Readers
BindingPaperback (9 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages56
ISBN-10009188909X
ISBN-13978-0091889098
Publication Date/2002
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About Max Ehrmann (Author) : Max Ehrmann is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Max Ehrmann include Desiderata: Palabras De Vida, Desiderata: Words For Life (pob) (Desiderata).
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