“In the bad sixties, when drugs came into widespread use among adolescents and when Scarsdale mothers developed the habit of not asking about each others children for fear of what they'd hear, one knew that they were speaking-or not speaking, keeping their unhappy silence-on behalf of stricken motherhood everywhere in the country.”
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Mrs. Harris: the death of the Scarsdale diet doctor
This book delves into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the death of a prominent diet doctor from Scarsdale, offering a gripping narrative that intertwines mystery and intrigue. more
Author
Diana Trilling
Diana Trilling was a prominent literary critic and essayist in the United States. Born on July 21, 1905, and passing away on October 23, 1996, she was known for her insightful analyses of American literature and her influential role in shaping literary criticism during the mid-20th century. more
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