Nelson Gross led an outsized lifeit is mutual forgiveness and love that lead us to empathy, acceptance, and the will to carry on.
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Mar 18, 2009
Amy
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This book is centered around the tragic event of her father's murder. Her father seemed extremely interesting but it was hard to connect with the daughter. It picked up around chapter 27, but was very slow until then.
Apr 18, 2010
Anika
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If you're father is murdered, you probably have the makings of a memoir. But Lenney goes beyond the hype and gives a thoughtful look at both her life and her parents' lives.
Jul 17, 2008
Robinvk
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My highest praise is for the elegant structure of this book and its delicate weave of personal themes. I was impressed by the challenge the author took on, of deconstructing her psychic conflicts within the dramatic context of this awful incident, her father's murder. Lenney owns up to her own obsessions, and I had no trouble understanding them.
Oct 19, 2007
Today I finally admit I will never finish this book. Usually I am able to stick it out to the end; there's always *something* I want to find out about. Not this one. I loved Dinah Lenney in person, she's a vivacious, sparkling speaker. But this book - for the most part - does not reflect that.
Feb 02, 2008
Erika
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Lenney is a beautiful, funny, deeply human writer. Though her story centers around an extraordinary event, it is full of details recognizable to anyone who has grown up in a mixed-up family.
Aug 21, 2008
Tina
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Lenney teaches in my MFA program, a GREAT writer. If you are in to memoir this book is for you. Riviting, touching, insightful, and all told in wonderful language.
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