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This book is hard to describe. It's a collection of very short scenes from the author's life. Don't let its bevity fool you, though...it packs an emotional punch.
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Plot & Themes

Tone of book?    -   upbeat Time/era of story    -   1980's-1999 Kids growing up/acting up?    -   Yes Poverty, surviving    -   Yes Kind of living:    -   general poverty story Family, caring for ill    -   Yes because he/she is    -   physically ill Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book Ethnic/regional/gender life    -   Yes Woman's story?    -   Yes

Main Character

Gender    -   Female Profession/status:    -   writer Age:    -   40's-50's

Setting

How much descriptions of surroundings?    -   3 () United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Northeast City?    -   Yes City:    -   New York

Writing Style

Amount of dialog    -   little dialog

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