Wonderland
Author: Joyce Carol Oates
A mesmerizing portrayal of Jesse Vogel: his tragic childhood, his pursuit of a career in neurosurgery, his loss of his daughter to the counterculture…..Read More
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Joyce Carol Oates' Wonderland Quartet comprises four remarkable novels that explore social class in America and the inner lives of young Americans. As powerful and relevant today as it on… Continue Reading Posted in: African American Families, Coming of Age Fiction, Fiction, Fiction Urban Life, Social Life And Customs
Portnoy’s Complaint
The famous confession of Alexander Portnoy, who is thrust through life by his unappeasable sexuality, yet held back at the same time by the iron grip of his unforgettable childhood.… Continue Reading Posted in: Families, Jewish American Fiction, Jewish Literature & Fiction, Sexual Behavior, United States
Driving the Saudis: A Chauffeur’s Tale of the World’s Richest Princesses (plus their servants, nannies, and one royal hairdresser)
Actress, producer, and occasional chauffeur Jayne Amelia Larson offers a funny and insightful memoir about the time she spent as a driver for members of the Saudi royal family visiting… Continue Reading
The Group
Mary McCarthy's most celebrated novel follows the lives of eight Vassar graduates, known simply to their classmates as "the group". An eclectic mix of personalities and upbringings, they meet a… Continue Reading Posted in: Classic Coming of Age Fiction, Classic Literary Fiction, English Fiction, New York (State) New York Manhattan, United States
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