An Abbreviated Life

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First edition (publ. Harper)

An Abbreviated Life is a memoir by Ariel S. Leve.[1] In this book she tells the story of her childhood and her mother, American poet and feminist, Sandra Hochman.[2] She described the physical and emotional abuse she faced in her childhood,[3] and how she grew up in a dysfunctional family.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sturges, Fiona (2016-07-27). "An Abbreviated Life by Ariel Leve review – memoir of a monstrous mother". the Guardian. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  2. ^ Senior, Jennifer (2016-06-26). "Review: In 'An Abbreviated Life,' Ariel Leve Escapes Her Mommie Dearest". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  3. ^ "An Abbreviated Life: A Memoir by Ariel Leve". 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  4. ^ "'An Abbreviated Life' Memoir Captures Lasting Impact Of Childhood Emotional Abuse". NPR.org. Retrieved 2016-07-28.