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As graduation approaches, Josh Jones is the sole member of his class who has not yet decided on a post‑college direction. Faced with uncertainty and the weight of expectation, he must explore his options and make a choice that will shape his life.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Christian Fiction
Authors: Janette Oke
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