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Andre dubus iii is the author of the novels bluesman 1993 and house of sand and fog 1999, which was a finalist for the national book award and made into. Andre dubus iii s most popular book is house of sand and fog. Oct 26, 2017 before finding his calling as a writer, andre dubus iii b. Andre dubus iii born september 11, 1959 is an american novelist and short story writer. His most recent book, dirty love, published in the fall of 20, was a new york times notable book and a kirkus starred best book of 20.
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