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    <body><![CDATA[Hilarious and unflinchingly honest. This glimpse into the world of men, from one woman's point of view -- is often dark, always real, and ultimately extraordinarily generous. Joseph is a beautiful writer, with a style that's so direct and clear the pure poetry of it sneaks up on you. <br/><br/>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I just finished reading Diana Joseph’s new book I’m Sorry You Feel That Way.  I felt it was a comical window into  every woman’s inner soul who has ever doubted herself, questioned her decisions in life, and in the end rolled with the punches .  You will find yourself laughing out loud several...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/65544472">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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