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    Gwenda Smithies

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    GWENDA SMITHIES has loved writing ever since she can remember. After finishing university she worked as a technical writer for a company developing GPS navigation systems but her real claim to fame is her subsequent life as the homeschooling mother of a dozen children.  Her transformation from small-town introvert, who needed copious quantities of chocolate to get through a working day, to energetic homeschooler of a huge brood, and the remarkable highlights and hijinks along the way, is documented in her autobiography ‘One Rich Girl’.

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    Private: One Rich Family

    ONE RICH FAMILY: Hope In Troubled Times. With humour and joy, Gwenda Smithies traces the remarkable hand of God to their family of a dozen children through challenging times, in this warmhearted sequel to her autobiogray One Rich Girl. Told in her entertaining trademark style, featuring many hilarious quotes from small children, this fascinating true story offers encouragement and hope to anyone going through troubled times.

    Website: https://jubileepublishinghouse.simplesite.com/
    Writer: Gwenda Smithies

    Private: One Rich Girl

    ONE RICH GIRL: One girl, twelve children, and an astonishing God. From small-town introvert, who needed copious quantities of chocolate to get through a working day, to energetic homeschooling mother of a dozen children, this is the remarkable and heart-warming story of the faithfulness of God to one girl. In a world full of bad news, this true story will brighten your day and encourage your faith.
    “I loved this book. It gave me a lift.” –Katrina
    “I found this story very encouraging and inspiring.” – Matthew
    Available from: JubileePublishingHouse.simplesite.com

    Website: https://jubileepublishinghouse.simplesite.com/
    Writer: Gwenda Smithies

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