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Clemente by David Maraniss — WisdomDeck honest review

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Clemente

by David Maraniss

Roberto Clemente: Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh, pride, 3,000 hits, the plane crash on a mercy mission. Dignified and complete.

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Three things you will actually use

Pride with purpose.
Serve beyond the game.
Die doing good.

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