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Finding Chika (2019) is the true story of a little girl from Haiti who survives the catastrophe of an earthquake and the death of her mother. With bravery, grace, and a life-loving curiosity, she then battles against a brain tumor while under the guardianship of author Mitch Albom, who learns powerful lessons on life, love, and family in the short time they have together.

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