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Quote by Gina Barreca

“Here’s to looking every new mother in the eye, not just smiling at the baby, and asking her “How are YOU?” Here’s to listening for her answer.”

Quote by Gina Barreca

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Gina Barreca
Gina Barreca

Gina Barreca is a renowned American professor, born in 1957. Her academic contributions are primarily focused on women's studies, literary criticism, and cultural theory. more

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