Braided Lives: A NovelGrowing up in Detroit in the 1950s, and going to college when the first seeds of sexual freedom are being sown, Jill and Donna are coming of age in an exciting, turbulent time. Wry, independent Jill thrives in the new free-spirited world, while her beautiful cousin Donna desperately searches for a man to make her life whole. As each cousin is driven by different demons and desires, they eventually realize that they cannot overcome fundamental differences in each others' lives. Still, as their futures assume contrary paths, Jill and Donna realize that they may be separated, but they'll never be truly divided from one another. "Rings with passionate awareness...honest and impressive." THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD From the Paperback edition. |
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Page 190
... window ledge and top of her bookcase . “ Do you believe that , kid ? That I'm working voodoo on him , like that shit he told Lennie ? " " The excess is part of the young Rimbaud pose anyhow , " she says , adding to my blank look , “ you ...
... window ledge and top of her bookcase . “ Do you believe that , kid ? That I'm working voodoo on him , like that shit he told Lennie ? " " The excess is part of the young Rimbaud pose anyhow , " she says , adding to my blank look , “ you ...
Page 194
... window pole beside us on the ledge . If the weather ever warms , it's used to open the upper tier of windows over the big plate - glass picture windows . “ Because instant acceptance is unreal . Because we're arrogant enough to feel ...
... window pole beside us on the ledge . If the weather ever warms , it's used to open the upper tier of windows over the big plate - glass picture windows . “ Because instant acceptance is unreal . Because we're arrogant enough to feel ...
Page 195
... window ! That big expensive window on this goddamned stupid warehouse - dormitory ! " I try to grasp her arm and pull her along . “ Let's go upstairs . My mother made a cake . " She thrusts me away . " So sure I won't ? " She grabs the ...
... window ! That big expensive window on this goddamned stupid warehouse - dormitory ! " I try to grasp her arm and pull her along . “ Let's go upstairs . My mother made a cake . " She thrusts me away . " So sure I won't ? " She grabs the ...
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