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In My Mother's House

by Kim Chernin
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Kim Chernin tells story of Rose Chernin, Russian immigrant, passionate Old Left activist, and gifted storyteller. As she weaves together four generations of her own family's history. Kim Chernin explores, what it means to be a daughter, a mother, a writer, and a woman.

A riveting memoir of conflict and reconciliation between generations.

Synopsis

Kim Chernin tells story of Rose Chernin, Russian immigrant, passionate Old Left activist, and gifted storyteller. As she weaves together four generations of her own family's history. Kim Chernin explores, what it means to be a daughter, a mother, a writer, and a woman.

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Book Details

Published
April 1, 2003
Publisher
MacAdam/Cage
Pages
468
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781931561327

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