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“My heart broke not only for the daughter who already was forced to become her mother's alarmingly narrow ideal, but also for the middle daughter who knew that her in mother's mind she had already failed.”

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Book:The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Popularity, Quirk Theory and Why Outsiders Thrive After High School

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Alexandra Robbins

Alexandra Robbins is an American journalist born in 1976. She is known for her investigative reporting and revelatory writing, particularly on topics related to youth culture, education, and social issues. more

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