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As ralph sits in the tunnel, stuck in traffic, he reminisces over scenes of his life and speculates about the future and the state of culture. A fistful of fig newtons by jean shepherd goodreads. Unfollow fig newtons to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Based on the original short story by shep, appearing in the book, a fist full of fig newtons.
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A fistful of fig newtons by jean shepherd 2004, paperback. A fistful of fig newtons is another collection of short stories about the life and times of jean sheppard. A fistful of fig newtons, shepherds third book, confirms my view. A fistful of fig newtons 9780385175036 by jean shepherd and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A fistful of fig newtons by jean shepherd, paperback barnes.
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