Toluidine Blue: A Novel

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January 19, 2019

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Addie and Rachel wish all nurses a Happy Nurses Week!

"I was just thinking how nurses, ... who have chosen to work with victims of crimes, have chosen a career that requires compassion and empathy. Those who lack compassion and empathy usually don't enjoy this line of work. It's truly a gift." - Toluidine Blue: a novel Chapter 4: Trust Is Where Peace Flows. Addie and Rachel wish all nurses a Happy Nurses Week. Thanks for all that you do!

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