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“Providing for one's family as a good husband and father is a watertight excuse for making money hand over fist. Greed may be a sin, exploitation of other people might, on the face of it, look rather nasty, but who can blame a man for 'doing the best' for his children?”

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Eva Figes
Eva Figes

Eva Figes, a British author born on April 15, 1932, and passed away on August 28, 2012, is renowned for her works focusing on Soviet history and women's issues. Her writing is characterized by in-depth research and a delicate touch. more

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