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    <body><![CDATA[I loved this collection of writings from the magazine. It really helped pass the time when Lars Oskar was newborn and he was nursing pretty much constantly. Gave me something to do other than stare at the cracks in the ceiling above my bed. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the finest of the Hip Mama canon. With a variety of voices &amp; experiences, it reaches across a diversity of mamas. Highlights: Nina Hagen interview. Mary Water interview. Utah Philips (R.I.P) interview. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a good book of essays to re-read when I'm beginning to feel that parenting is sucking away all of my brains.  Not too hip for me.  Another book that lets me know I'm not alone.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I laughed a bit, but there were too many of the stories that I just didn't relate to.  ]]></body>
    
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