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Betty MacDonald
Betty MacDonald

Betty MacDonald was an American author known for her humorous and autobiographical works. Her writing often focused on family life and the role of mothers, with her most famous book being 'The Glass Castle'. Born on March 26, 1908, she passed away on February 7, 1958. more

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