In 1968 Meredith Maran was expelled from her??prestigious New York high school for leading anti-war??protests. Nearly thirty years later, with an??ex-husband, two teenage sons, a female lover, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This is a fascinating memoir of an ex-60's radical woman who has done and seen everything. She is candid about her years of thera- py, committed but often discord-ridden lesbian relationship, self- doubts about parenting and struggles with political and social consciousness. She takes herself seriously and does not try to be light-hearted. However, there is a tenderness in the core of her being. I did not doubt her sincerity at all but I could appreciate the diffi- cult and complex nature of her personality. I also had very nos- talgic feelings evoked about my own youth. Ms. Maron has had a very interesting life and she has written a very entertaining and interesting book about it!
used but useable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
i knew i was buying a used book so when it arived i wasn't suprised that it was a little musky. it didn't matter to me and i enjoyed every page. It was a really good read
One of my favorite books
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I've read this book many times and I never get tired of the honesty and humor in it. Some books are not worth reading a second time, but I've found this one only gets better with repeated readings. Zesty...funny...hopeful...all those things.
It changes my life.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I read What It's Like To Live Now 2.5 years ago. I read it twice and some parts three times. That time I was confused with my affectional orientation and wanted to know what gay and lesbians are like. I read books of social science research, gay Christian prayers, hate crime reporting, gay marriage, ethics and more. This is the most inspiring for me. It teaches me what love is. A personal story tells much more than scientific research and theories.
great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
loved the book. it reminded me alot of my own life
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