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“And that may be [Helen Gurley] Brown’s most enlightened lesson: that sexual autonomy and fulfillment are inseparable from the autonomy and fulfillment that a woman gets from her career.”

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Judith Thurman
Judith Thurman

Judith Thurman is an American writer renowned for her insightful portrayals of celebrity lives and her sharp analytical skills in literature. Her works span a wide range of genres from novels to biographies, and are celebrated for their unique narrative style and rich historical context. more

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