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Why was this woman, who seemed fairly affluent, buying baby clothes at Babies 'R Us?

Beth This didn't jump out at me, and I'm not sure that it had an impact at all on the overall effect/tone of the book. Overall I thought it was more about …moreThis didn't jump out at me, and I'm not sure that it had an impact at all on the overall effect/tone of the book. Overall I thought it was more about people who live in a bubble, and if Babies R Us is part of their bubble then it works for them. It is a one stop place to shop for baby stuff - where in a more upscale department store might have furniture in one place, clothes in another, etc. (less)

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Little Fires Everywhere

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