'My Jim,' a New Take on 'Huckleberry Finn'

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Published April 13, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

In Nancy Rawles' new book, 'My Jim,' the author and teacher works to add dimension to Mark Twain's famous black character in 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' Language advisory: This segment contains language some may find offensive.

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