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· August 28, 2026
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Key points At 50, she went back to college and earned her bachelor's degree. Now, at 82, she has become a published children's book author.
Brenda Thurmond is an example of someone who achieved their goals later in life. At 50, she went back to college and earned her bachelor's degree. Now, at 82, she has become a published children's book author.
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Category: library Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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