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Addictive Thinking

Understanding Self-Deception

By: Abraham J Twerski

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Addictive Thinking

Understanding Self-Deception

By: Abraham J Twerski

Author Abraham Twerski reveals how self-deceptive thought can undermine self-esteem and threaten the sobriety of a recovering individuals and offers hope to those seeking a healthy and rewarding recovery. In addiction, a person with a substance use disorder undergoes a negative change in thinking and behavioral patterns. A person’s character is overthrown by addictive thinking: displacement, projection, shame, and hypersensitivity are addiction’s survival mechanisms. With Addictive Thinking, both addicts and loved ones familiarize themselves with these addictive signatures and more, and begin the fight for recovery. With more than 200,000 copies of Addictive Thinking sold worldwide, the eminent Abraham Twerski, M.D., outlines the destructive and terrifying illogic that marries a person with a substance use disorder to his addiction. “Stinking thinking” and irrational thought are byproducts of addiction and they only worsen with time. Twerski, with a deep psychological understanding, steps in to explain and contextualize all of the actions that arise from addictive thinking. It might be easier to point at abnormal behavior from an addict and simply think, “there she goes again.” But there is reason and consistency underneath the pandemonium. If nothing is learned, if nothing is done, an addict’s rock bottom will continue to sink. By educating oneself about the addictive illogic and its reasoning, one will understand why the person behaves as she does and how everyone in her life becomes controlled by addiction. Then control can be taken back.

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Simon and Schuster

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1592858066

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A Formula for Proper Living

Practical Lessons from Life and Torah

By: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD

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A Formula for Proper Living

Practical Lessons from Life and Torah

By: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD

Extraordinary wisdom to help you understand yourself, lead your life, and deal with other people. As human beings, we have instincts for both good and evil, conscious and unconscious. To rectify ourselvesto live spiritually and properlyinvolves getting a handle on these impulses. from the Introduction In this special book of practical wisdom, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski draws from his extensive professional experience as a psychiatrist and spiritual counselor, a life-long student of Jewish wisdom texts, and his personal experience as a son of a wise Chassidic rabbi to give us practical lessons for life that we can put to day-to-day use in dealing with ourselves and others. In a presentation as warm and witty as it is profound, Dr. Twerski combines lively anecdotes, personal musings, and insights and wisdom from sources ranging from Freud to the great Talmudic and Torah scholars throughout the ages. And with deep compassion and refreshing candor, he shows how these wisdom teachings can guide us in all moments of our lives, whatever our faith tradition.

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Turner Publishing Company

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1580234968

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It's Not as Tough as You Think

How to Smooth Out Life's Bumps

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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It's Not as Tough as You Think

How to Smooth Out Life's Bumps

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Life can be much easier if we cut its problems down to bite size. . . or at least put on some tenderizer. Too often we do just the reverse. We magnify small problems and make the softer ones tougher. After ministering to over 40,000 people 10 years as a ra

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Mesorah Publications

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1578192595

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A Formula for Proper Living

Practical Lessons from Life and Torah

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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Practical Lessons from Life and Torah

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Extraordinary wisdom to help you understand yourself, lead your life, and deal with other people. As human beings, we have instincts for both good and evil, conscious and unconscious. To rectify ourselves to live spiritually and properly involves getting a handle on these impulses. from the Introduction In this special book of practical wisdom, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski draws from his extensive professional experience as a psychiatrist and spiritual counselor, a life-long student of Jewish wisdom texts, and his personal experience as a son of a wise Chassidic rabbi to give us practical lessons for life that we can put to day-to-day use in dealing with ourselves and others. In a presentation as warm and witty as it is profound, Dr. Twerski combines lively anecdotes, personal musings, and insights and wisdom from sources ranging from Freud to the great Talmudic and Torah scholars throughout the ages. And with deep compassion and refreshing candor, he shows how these wisdom teachings can guide us in all moments of our lives, whatever our faith tradition.

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ReadHowYouWant

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1459669657

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9781459669659

A Practical Guide to Rabbinic Counseling

By: Yisrael N. Levitz,Abraham J. Twerski

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A Practical Guide to Rabbinic Counseling

By: Yisrael N. Levitz,Abraham J. Twerski

An integral and important work for every rabbi and community leader. This book puts the essential elements of rabbinic counseling into the hands of those who need it most. Rabbis and leaders often find themselves doing formal and informal counseling--but with little or no experience, opportunities can be lost and damage can be done. Here are practical tools to facilitate better communication and assistance, user-friendly and eminently practical. Dr. Levitz is a clinical psychologist, former pulpit rabbi, and Professor Emeritus of Yeshiva Universitys Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Rabbi Dr. Twerski is a noted psychiatrist and former pulpit rabbi who has published close to fifty self-help books and specializes in addictions and rehabilitation. This book will be of interest and of essence to every rabbi, rebbe, and spiritual or community leader.

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Feldheim Publishers

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1583308342

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9781583308349

The Thin You Within You

Winning the Weight Game with Self-Esteem

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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The Thin You Within You

Winning the Weight Game with Self-Esteem

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Diets don't work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski, a specialist in addictive behavior, shows that it is not lack of willpower that leads to overeating but an absence of self-esteem. To develop healthy eating habits, a person must first develop a strong sense of self. With his characteristic upbeat style, Dr. Twerski explains: -The seemingly illogical compulsion of overeating and its connection to low self-esteem -The origins and evolutions of low self-esteem and how to identify common problems of a negative self-image -How to rely on yourself, instead of food, in times of stress, anger, and fear -How to deal with friends and family members who may contribute to and unhealthy self-image and eating habits -How to find the courage to change the life-long habits and where to get outside help in the form of therapy and support groups With Dr. Twerski's straightforward and honest approach, losing weight is redefined as gaining a sense of self and banishing diets forever.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429954175

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9781429954174

I'd Like To Call for Help, but I Don't Know the Number

The Search for Spirituality in Everyday Life

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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I'd Like To Call for Help, but I Don't Know the Number

The Search for Spirituality in Everyday Life

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Do you have to be religious to be spiritual? Can you have a spiritual life and not believe in God? These and other profound questions are explored by Dr. Twerski in I'd Like To Call For Help But I Don't Know the Number: The Search for the Spirituality in Everyday Life. He shows us how to open ourselves up to the deeper aspects of our lives that are often obscured by concerns about success and material wealth. True spiritual discovery, Dr. Twerski suggests, involves more than overcoming selfishness or dependency; it also requires a journey of self-improvement, character development, and respect for others. Inspired by the Alcoholics Anonymous groups he encountered in his clinical practice, Dr. Twerski outlines a twelve-step program for spiritual growth through self-awareness, service, and self-management. He illustrates his program throughout with true success stories he has witnessed over the years. "Abe Twerski provides us with an understanding of our spiritual side . . . It's like a conversation with a warm and trusted friend." - Betty Ford

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1466881887

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The Shame Borne in Silence

Spouse Abuse in the Jewish Community

By: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski

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The Shame Borne in Silence

Spouse Abuse in the Jewish Community

By: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski

Providing a religious lens on the topic, this book directly addresses the problem of spousal abuse in the Jewish community, in hopes of confronting the truth and taking definitive steps to end this violation of all that Judaism stands for. A leading rabbi and psychiatrist reveals with striking candor, firmness, and compassion what may have been closely kept dark secrets in many Jewish families and offers urgently needed advice and direction. Rabbi Twerski's book was one of the first titles to break open the issue, and this new edition relates the recognition of abuse, the warning signs, and how to respond.

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Urim Publications

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9655242927

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9789655242928

The First Year of Marriage

Enhancing the Success of Your Marriage Right from the Start -- and Even Before it Begins

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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The First Year of Marriage

Enhancing the Success of Your Marriage Right from the Start -- and Even Before it Begins

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski's powerful insights and skilled practicality once again come to the fore as he speaks to couples embarking on their first year of marriage. How strange it is, he remarks in his introduction, that countless hours are

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Mesorah Publications

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1578194326

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Addictive Thinking

Understanding Self-Deception

By: Abraham J Twerski

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Understanding Self-Deception

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Simon and Schuster

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1592858066

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Living Each Day

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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Living Each Day

By: Abraham J. Twerski

LIVING EACH DAY provides an inspirational message and an appropriate prayer for every single day of the year, in a convenient daily calendar format with room for daily notes. They are perfect companions for daily doses of strength and thought.

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0899065600

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Waking Up Just in Time

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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Waking Up Just in Time

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Dr. Twerski outlines the bittersweet insights of Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang to point out clearly and humorously our very human foibles--and the problems they can create. 83 cartoons.

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Macmillan

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0312132077

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9780312132071

When Do The Good Things Start?

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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When Do The Good Things Start?

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Dr. Twerski uses the structure of the 12-Step programs to guide readers toward a happier, more fulfilling life in this collection of down-to-earth advice. The bittersweet insights of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang point out clearly and humorously our very human foibles. 115 cartoons.

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0312132123

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Life's Too Short!

Pull The Plug On Self-Defeating Behavior And Turn On The Power Of Self-Esteem

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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Life's Too Short!

Pull The Plug On Self-Defeating Behavior And Turn On The Power Of Self-Esteem

By: Abraham J. Twerski

In the bestselling tradition of "When Do the Good Things Start?" and "Waking Up Just in Time", this book explains how most self-defeating behavior stems from low self-esteem. In his warm and uplifting style, Dr. Twerski outlines the problems that can arise from poor self-image and tells how to build the confidence to overcome them. Illustrations.

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0312155700

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Without a Job Who Am I

Rebuilding Your Self When You've Lost Your Job, Home, or Life Savings

By: Abraham J Twerski

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Without a Job Who Am I

Rebuilding Your Self When You've Lost Your Job, Home, or Life Savings

By: Abraham J Twerski

A system of support designed to help us develop and sustain a true sense of self-worth when shaken by professional or economic upheaval. Millions of people confuse who they are with what they do. When faced with the loss of their job, home, or life savings, many struggle not only to keep their head above water financially, but also to maintain a healthy, positive view of themselves and their value in the world. Whether you are out of work or money, or are afraid of ending up there, Without a Job, Who Am I? offers a system of support to help you stay motivated and persevere, as well as develop and sustain lasting values and a solid sense of identity no matter what your material circumstances happen to be.With more than forty years of experience as a psychological, medical, and spiritual counselor, renowned psychiatrist and author Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., offers time-tested principles and practices for successfully coping with grief, hardship, and trauma to help us rise personally from professional or financial loss. Twerski gives us the tools to stay centered on what really matters by helping us identify what positive self-esteem really is and define the personal values needed to sustain it, deal with the depression and grief that often follow economic loss, examine what worry does for and to us, manage the stress caused by negative emotions, and find familial and spiritual support.Focused on the central question "Who am I?" Twerski uses actionable advice complemented by inspirational stories to guide us in rediscovering our self-worth when shaken by economic upheaval.

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Simon and Schuster

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1592858929

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A Formula for Proper Living

Practical Lessons from Life and Torah

By: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD

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Happiness and the Human Spirit

The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be

By: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD

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Happiness and the Human Spirit

The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be

By: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD

Being happy depends on becoming a complete person— spirituality is the path that leads you to wholeness. “To become complete human beings, to find happiness, we need to develop our human spirits to the fullest. This is what it means to be spiritual: to be the best we can be; to exercise all the qualities and traits that are unique to humankind and that give us the identity as human beings. This spirituality is an integral component of being human, and we cannot have true and enduring happiness without it.” For many of us, the journey toward personal and spiritual fulfillment is fraught with unexplained feelings of emptiness in the struggle to reach what seems an elusive and murky goal. It doesn’t have to be this way. Using simple, accessible language and clear examples, this wellspring of wisdom shows you that true happiness is attainable once you stop looking outside yourself for the source and realize that it can be found within you. You will identify the unique abilities that comprise your human spirit—such as gratitude, humility, compassion, and generosity—and explore how to use them in ways that will not only remove your feelings of incompleteness, but also allow you to experience happiness in an invigorating and spiritually refreshing way. Based on ancient wisdom and modern psychology, the thoughtful, heartfelt anecdotes and inspiring, easy-to-follow exercises will carry you beyond your present state of discontent and open for you an entirely new path toward becoming the best you you can possibly be.

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1580236359

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The Earth is the Lord's

The Inner World of the Jew in Eastern Europe

By: Abraham Joshua Heschel

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The Earth is the Lord's

The Inner World of the Jew in Eastern Europe

By: Abraham Joshua Heschel

Powerfully and beautifully portrays a bygone Jewish culture. An eloquent masterpiece, originally published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Includes woodcut illustrations by Ilya Schor.

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Jewish Lights Publishing

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1879045427

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9781879045422

Ten Steps to Being Your Best

A Practical Handbook to Enhance Your Life in Every Way

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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Ten Steps to Being Your Best

A Practical Handbook to Enhance Your Life in Every Way

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Congratulations! You have just found the book that will give you the tools to become a happier, more confident individual. Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M. D. has dedicated his professional life to helping people improve their personal outlook. Throu

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Mesorah Publications

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1578193583

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The Enemy Within

Confronting Your Challenges in the 21st Century

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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The Enemy Within

Confronting Your Challenges in the 21st Century

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Though we are usually unaware of it, the lines of spiritual battle are drawn early in life and persist till our last day. In this intriguing book, the renowned Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M. D. delineates how the tactics of the yetzer hara

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Mesorah Publications

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1578197635

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The Spiritual Self

Reflections on Recovery and God

By: Abraham J Twerski

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The Spiritual Self

Reflections on Recovery and God

By: Abraham J Twerski

To the thicket of questions surrounding spirituality, this book brings a clear vision and a thoughtful approach that will help us find our way to the very heart of it. Much is made of spirituality these days-in recovery and in the culture at large-but what, exactly, does spirituality mean? Is it something different to different people? How is it discovered, nurtured, expressed? And, perhaps most important, why does it matter? To the thicket of questions surrounding the subject, this book brings a clear vision and a thoughtful approach that will help us find our way to the very heart of spirituality. Writing simply and directly, Abraham Twerski shows how spirituality-independent of religion-is central to emotional and mental health, and is a key to being truly and profoundly human. Founder and medical director of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Abraham J. Twerski is a rabbi, psychiatrist, chemical dependency counselor, and the author of many books, including Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self-Deception.

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Simon and Schuster

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1616491248

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A Formula for Proper Living

Practical Lessons from Life and Torah (16pt Large Print Edition)

By: Abraham J. Twerski

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A Formula for Proper Living

Practical Lessons from Life and Torah (16pt Large Print Edition)

By: Abraham J. Twerski

Extraordinary wisdom to help you understand yourself, lead your life, and deal with other people. As human beings, we have instincts for both good and evil, conscious and unconscious. To rectify ourselves to live spiritually and properly involves getting a handle on these impulses. from the Introduction In this special book of practical wisdom, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski draws from his extensive professional experience as a psychiatrist and spiritual counselor, a life-long student of Jewish wisdom texts, and his personal experience as a son of a wise Chassidic rabbi to give us practical lessons for life that we can put to day-to-day use in dealing with ourselves and others. In a presentation as warm and witty as it is profound, Dr. Twerski combines lively anecdotes, personal musings, and insights and wisdom from sources ranging from Freud to the great Talmudic and Torah scholars throughout the ages. And with deep compassion and refreshing candor, he shows how these wisdom teachings can guide us in all moments of our lives, whatever our faith tradition.

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0369371941

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9780369371942

Positive Parenting

Developing Your Child's Potential

By: Abraham J. Twerski,Ursula Verena Schwartz

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Positive Parenting

Developing Your Child's Potential

By: Abraham J. Twerski,Ursula Verena Schwartz

In an age in which parenting seems to be the most challenging occupation, two leading mental health professionals give practical advice on developing your child's potential. Chapters include Elevating a Child's Self-Esteem, Expectations and Meaning, and When Am I supposed to do all this.

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