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As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair. As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to…

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• As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair.
• As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain
• optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair. As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The
• Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair.

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• As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair.
• As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain
• optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair. As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The