Review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) by David H — 22 Oct 2007

Heartbreaking story of a drug-addict teenaged mother and her son.

This review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) was written by David H on 22 Oct 2007.

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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