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A Very Hungry Girl

Chronicles the journey of Jessica Weiner, who spent most of her life hungering to be someone else. This book relates Jessica's very personal story, and also captures her unique persona as she travels the country as a performer and motivational speaker listening to thousands of other people's stories.

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