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“It seems to me that really truthful American novels would have the heroes and heroines alike looking for mothers instead. This needn't be embarrassing. It's simply true. A mother is much more useful.”

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Book:Breakfast Of Champions
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Breakfast Of Champions

This novel is a satirical examination of modern American culture, featuring a cast of eccentric characters and a narrative that intertwines science fiction and philosophical musings. more

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Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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