Gina Kaiser

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Take This Man

There is not much in this hard-luck story to grab on to or connect with, except that it is a wonder that Skyhorse survived. What did come of his life within this dysfunctional family is a love and appreciation for storytelling; though, like his mother, his fiction seems to have more appeal.
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Becoming a Londoner: A Diary

An excellent read for those interested in this fecund period among artists and writers across the pond.
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A Mysterious Something in the Light: The Life of Raymond Chandler

An intriguing biography of the Edgar Award-winning author whose works (The Big Sleep; Double Indemnity) many of us have read or seen adaptations of on the big screen and who made great inroads in the mystery genre, though not so much in his own life.
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How Poetry Saved My Life: A Hustler's Memoir

An emotionally difficult but revealing read about the sex industry and the lifestyle of sex workers in which Dawn encourages more frankness and discussion in the future.
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An Enlarged Heart: A Personal History

This engaging book is highly recommended, especially for those who are familiar with the streets and landmarks of New York City.
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American Isis: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath

An interesting read but one that does not add much to the scholarship on Plath.
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New Ways To Kill Your Mother

For the serious student of literature, this collection is worth the effort. [See Prepub Alert, 1/21/12.]
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And So It Goes

An excellent choice particularly for those who have read Vonnegut and will now understand the sources of the ideas he espouses in his novels and be able to contrast them with the actual person. [See Prepub Alert, 5/9/11.]
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Seeds

This is a light read, but for whom? An optional purchase.
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