Review of One of Us (2017) by Adam M — 20 Oct 2017

I love the three different stories. Amazing to see how religion can do this to families.

This review of One of Us (2017) was written by Adam M on 20 Oct 2017.

One of Us has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Alissa Wilkinson (499) for Vox (725) on 18 Oct 2017

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