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“During the feminist seventies men were caught between a rock and a hard-on; in the fathering eighties they are caught between good hugs and bad hugs.”

Quote by Florence King

Book:Reflections In A Jaundiced Eye

Work

Reflections In A Jaundiced Eye

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a wide range of subjects, offering insightful and critical analyses. The essays are thought-provoking and examine different aspects of life, society, and human experience through a discerning lens. more

Author

Florence King was an American novelist born on January 5, 1936, and passed away on January 6, 2016. Known for her humor and satirical take on Southern life and culture, her works have left a lasting impact on American literature. more

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