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Sharp: A Memoir by David Fitzpatrick

Title: Sharp Author: David Fitzpatrick Publisher: William Morrow (2012) Pages: 368 Rating: 4 stars David Fitzpatrick had it all as a young man, including a degree from a great university, good-looks, and artistic promise. However, mental illness swooped in and … Continue reading

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In Her Wake

A post or two ago, I mentioned that I met Nancy Rappaport–author of In Her Wake–which is a memoir. The book covers the taboo subject of suicide.  When she was only four years old her mother took an overdose, leaving … Continue reading

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Expensive People

Title: Expensive People Author: Joyce Carol Oates Publication: Vanguard Press 1968 Rating: 3.5 stars About a week ago I wandered into a store called Diskovery down the street from my living situation. The store was jammed with semi-tidy piles of CDs, … Continue reading

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