Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard
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Liz Murray. (2010). Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard. Hachette Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Liz Murray. 2010. Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey From Homeless to Harvard. Hachette Books.
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