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The author recounts her sexual affair with her longabsent father, who reappeared when she was in her twenties, and the suffering and eventual readjustment. She lives in new york city with her husband, the writer colin harrison. Kathryn harrison is the author of the novels envy, the seal wife, the binding chair, poison, exposure, and thicker than water. I am grateful that i read a conversation with kathryn harrison at the end of the book. The kiss by kathryn harrison abebooks passion for books. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
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