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 \nLove Talk  \nNo Safety in Numbers  \nDiminutive I-Hand on Heart  \nDiminutive Ⅱ-Chap Door Run  \nJ.’s Joyous Japes  \nTo Be Or Not -Is That The Question?  \nSwimmer  \nFireborn  \nSoul Mate  \nLonging  \nLiz  \nCalvin's Inca  \nThe Breeze Of Tomorrow  \nNature  \nNo Peace  \nReich  \nVictorious People  \nIt Is Not About Me  \nFocus!  \nHe Is  \nWhat's In A Name?  \nPhoenix Of The Thaumaturge  \nOn A Shelf  \nAnam Cara  \n24  \n36  \n39  \n4144505255  \n58  \n69  \n78  \n81  \n88  \n93  \n95  \n105  \n109  \n110  \n113  \n122  \n123  \n125  \n128  \n130  \n135  \n136  \n138  \n140  \n143  \n145  \nA CHRYSANTHEMUM By ANY OTHER NAME…  \nShanju,“mountain chrysanthemum”,is my Chinese name,  \nbestowed upon me by a young Chinese woman,Olivia Dan Zhu,with whom I worked.  \nShe explained..  \nGrowing in the harsh landscape of the mountains,this flowerhugs the ground and is,like myself,small and wild.  \nIts colour is the golden yellow of sunshine and suggests mywarm,sunny disposition.  \nHowever,the droplets of water that collect on its bright,littleface from morning dews and mountain mists,are reminiscent ofthe tears that have been shed when life has been testing.  \nIn China,the chrysanthemum represents autumn.Its ability totolerate colder temperatures as the season approaches winterdemonstrates the plants ability to endure.It is as tough as oldboots;brazen and shameless in its tenacity.Nonetheless,it ispretty and graceful.Despite life's hardships,trials andtribulations,it thrives.  \nThe chrysanthemum reflects a personality that has many layers.As soon as someone thinks they have identified all aspects of thatpersonality,another blossom of surprises bursts on to the scene.  \nThe flower represents a love of clarity and honesty.Itsymbolizes concentration and commitment,resolve and  \ndetermination -but also intuition;and an ability to help,inspireand cheer others.Introduced where the atmosphere is tense orunpleasant,it can help clear the air or heal the situation.It isassociated with age,longevity and wisdom.  \nThis bloom may appear ordinary,since it is not dramatically ordelicately beautiful,but the flower provokes such a sense ofpleasure as its cheeky face,encountered unexpectedly,smiles upat the weary climber;its bright,sunny twinkle offering a justreward for his efforts and struggle.  \nMy personality,she believed,was reflected in the attributes ofthe chrysanthemum.  \nI feel somewhat undeserving of my friend's wonderfulcompliment,but,nonetheless,I appreciate the care she took inmaking her choice.It is a lovely gift.  \nRal","cbCais5IqbrAcVow","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais5IqbrAcVow","pdf",2933818,164,"English","# Editor's Preface\n# Dedication\n# Contents\n# A Chrysanthemum By Any Other Name…\n# Mountain Ménage\n## Beyond It, You, Me\n## It","[{\"question\":\"Who is Sandra Alexander and how is she described in the editor’s preface?\",\"answer\":\"Sandra Alexander is presented as an author with an honest narrative voice, writing as she lives and loves, from her heart. 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