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Park Avenue Summer

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by Renée Rosen (Goodreads Author)

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is this fiction based on fact, or fact?
Renée Rosen Hi Kathy,
Park Avenue Summer is a work of fiction based on fact. I did a lot of research, including talking to people who knew Helen Gurley Brown pers…moreHi Kathy,
Park Avenue Summer is a work of fiction based on fact. I did a lot of research, including talking to people who knew Helen Gurley Brown personally. At the end of the book, I've included an author's note that states exactly where I've taken creative license. Let me know if you have further questions.
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does the book contain any explicit scenes? (other than kissing)
Genevieve Yes, there are some explicit scenes that don't go into extreme depth but definitely are more than I would ideally let a child or young teen read. And …moreYes, there are some explicit scenes that don't go into extreme depth but definitely are more than I would ideally let a child or young teen read. And of course there are many other mentions to sex and other more mature and adult topics due to the nature of the magazine (less)
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