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As I end my 20s, I have begun to see the deep impact that books have had on my life. Some I picked up at a friend's request, others were classics, and some had a great synopsis. Some changed my life, others were a waste of time. I hope to use my experience with these books to help you find what is right for you without wasting time on the bad ones. Every book I read, I find a way to relate them to my Catholic faith. I am Thomas McAnerney, a former teacher, former HVAC technician, former factory worker, and now a sale representative for a book company. I have four kids, a fifth on the way, and a loving wife. I have attended diocesan and traditional parishes. I have seen my fair share in my 29 years but the wisdom I have gained has all started from God and the right books. 

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