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Absolutely Revolting
Society
by Judith Armstrong •
May 1995, no. 170

Mothers and Sons by Babette Smith

Allen & Unwin, $17.95 pb

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This book is full of sadly ironic observations, such as: Most adult sons have no memory of telling their mother to stop kissing them; decades later they are simply anguished and resentful that she has shown them no affection.

 


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Mothers and Sons by Babette Smith

Allen & Unwin, $17.95 pb

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