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Mary Karr is an American poet born on January 16, 1955. Her work is known for its raw and candid style, particularly for her memoir poetry. Karr's poetry and prose delve into personal experiences, family relationships, and emotional struggles, which have resonated with readers.

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“It turned out to be impossible for me to 'run away' in the sense other American teenagers did. Any movement at all was taken for progress in my family.”

Running Family Taken Progress Impossible Movement My Family Teenager Running Away Adolescence

Book:The Liars' Club: A Memoir (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Source: The Liars' Club: A Memoir (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

“A dysfunctional family is any family with more than one person in it.”

Persons Family Thanksgiving Day Dysfunctional Family

Book:The Liars' Club: A Memoir (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Source: The Liars' Club: A Memoir (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

“Faith is a choice like any other. If you're picking a career or a husband - or deciding whether to have a baby - there are feelings and reasons pro and con out the wazoo. But thinking it through is - at the final hour - horse dookey. You can only try out.”

Ifs Thinking Trying Reason Feelings Faith Choices Hours Decision Family Careers Baby Husband Horse Finals Curse Pros And Cons

Author:Mary Karr

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Born: January 16, 1955
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 80

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