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    Runaway
    Runaway
    Runaway
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    Runaway

    By George Wright

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    The Runaway is a riveting, rapidly moving autobiographical novel of a young boy, left on a doorstep who runs away from the only home he'd ever known at age 9 to avoid becoming a ward of the state. Follow "Little George" as he confronts and conquers one incredible challenge after another in the process of becoming a major man. Included as a bonus in this volume is a second intriguing and riveting autobiographical novel: Flyswatter. With elements of action, mystery, military intrigue and suspense, Flyswatter is a tremendously compelling read.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSecond Wind
    Release dateFeb 10, 2011
    ISBN9781935171041
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    George Wright

    George Wright was a foundling. Left at the door of a Texas farmhouse near the end of the Depression. He ran away from his foster home when he was nine-years-old. Mr. Wright was a hobo, farm and ranch hand, a woodsman and a hunter. He has also worked as a lumberjack, and a railroad section hand. He entered the military, where he rose to the rank of Colonel. In addition he has been a newspaper publisher, electrician and a minister. He holds bachelors degrees in History and Theology and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

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