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“I don't think my father noticed that he had daughters. I think, you know, part of the damage of the childhood was, I simply don't think they were acknowledged as human beings at all. Or - you know, one of the reasons I became a cook later on in my life was, I was not allowed to cook an egg.”

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Terry Gross

Terry Gross is an acclaimed American radio host, recognized for her role in the public radio program 'Fresh Air'. She has been the host of the show since 1975, conducting in-depth interviews with a diverse array of guests such as authors, musicians, actors, and political figures. Gross has received numerous accolades for her journalism, including multiple Peabody Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. more

“And the rules were so clear, you could not deviate from that all. And I think it especially damaged my sisters because there was nothing they could do to get my father's attention, to win his approval. They could not play sports. They could not do these other things. They could not be tough. They could not be macho. And so I think they suffered just from sheer neglect if nothing else.”

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“All my brothers and sisters have stories about Dad like this. I remember, when my sister was about to beat him in checkers for the first time, he knocked the board over.”

Firsts Stories Remember Brother Dad Beats First Time Boards My Brother My Sister Brothers And Sisters Remember When Checkers

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“I mean, Dad was one of these people who simply could not lose, you know? He could not stand it when a kid was beating him. He would go crazy when the child came to that moment, which, you know, you have to come to - I mean, Dad played Old Maids like he played football. He just simply had to win every single thing every single time.”

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“I was in an adolescent psychology class at Citadel when the guy said, if you had a mother who was beaten, there's a great chance you'll beat your wife. And if you were beaten as a child, there's a terrific chance you're going to be a child-beater.”

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Author:Terry Gross