Review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) by Ben H — 28 Dec 2010

Possibly the saddest thing I've ever seen. Well done and devastating.

This review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) was written by Ben H on 28 Dec 2010.

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father has generally received very positive reviews.

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