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Russell herman conwell 18431925 was an american baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer. Help connect like minded seekers with the spiritual resources produced by the newthought. Conwells once famous speech, acres of diamonds, has been dismissed by. Acres of diamonds by russell conwell, 9780937539781, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Even dr conwells dealing with depression is painted as pain felt for the hurting of the world. Acres of diamonds by russell conwell, paperback barnes. Russell conwells famous acres of diamonds speech was the inspiration for temple universitys mission.
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