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224 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
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Language: English
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In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. There have been numerous books about mother and daughter, but none has dealt with this closest of filial relations a...
Community Reviews Summary of 462 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
sad 30%
funny 25%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
inspiring 22%
dark 17%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
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slow 20%
fast 10%
Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Sexism, Antisemitism
224 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. There have been numerous books about mother and daughter, but none has dealt with this closest of filial relations a...
Community Reviews Summary of 462 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
sad 30%
funny 25%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
inspiring 22%
dark 17%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 10%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Sexism, Antisemitism