“The worst thing in the world was the way I felt when I wanted us to be like the families in the books in the library, when I just wanted Daddy Glen to love me like the father in Robinson Crusoe. (209)”
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Dorothy Allison
Dorothy Allison is an American writer known for her incisive social commentary and feminist literary works. Her writing often focuses on marginalized and overlooked groups, particularly women and the LGBTQ+ community. Born on April 11, 1949, Allison's writing career is marked by a deep exploration of issues related to gender, class, and race. more
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