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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name clean, tight pages No bent corners
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Very Good. Great book! Mild shelf wear on dj, faint smudge on edge, no marks in text. From Publishers Weekly: Shulman's autobiographical novel, Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen, epitomized the intellectual and sexual awakenings of many young women in the 1960s. Now, like so many of her contemporaries, she's grappling with the loss of her parents, and with what it means to be a daughter. For Shulman, this undertaking is infused with guilt about the distance she imposed by choosing to live the literary life in New York City while her parents grew old in Cleveland, Ohio. But this memoir is more than just an effort to express the appreciation for her late parents that she couldn't quite bring herself to grant them in their lifetimes. What makes it satisfying are Shulman's wonderfully idiosyncratic reminiscences of two colorful and articulate parents who loved and encouraged their daughter. She elegantly interweaves such poignant events as dismantling the family home after her mother and father have moved into a retirement community with moments from the childhood years she shared with her adopted brother, Bob, who died of lung cancer at a relatively young age. The messager of this honest and well-written memoir is, in the end, one of redemption, reconciliation and affection. The rebellious ex-prom queen has become a caring daughter. Black and white photos. \nCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. \n\nFrom Library Journal\nWatching one's parents slip toward death is a painful process, but Shulman transforms her experience into one of self-discovery and renewal. The author of ten previous books, along with stories and essays, Shulman is probably best remembered for Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen (LJ 2/15/72). Here, she departs from the current trend to dwell on the negative in lifeAshe loves her parents, finding satisfaction and joy in helping them face the decline of old age. Shulman alternates present events with scenes from her past, telling of her rebellion and youthful struggle for independence from the parents she considered hopelessly bourgeois and describing the reconciliation between her family and her earlier self. As she packs and sorts papers and mementos, she engages her parents in their collective past and draws closer to them. A skilled writer, Shulman brings wit, warmth, and insight to a situation many will face: going home for the final time. A story that will warm hearts and bring tears; recommended for all public libraries. ANancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo\nCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Essentially as new. 'Autographed Copy' sticker. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Memoir by the author of 'Menage' and 'Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
