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Young Adult Fiction
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In the shadow of his mother
(Updated: June 15, 2026)
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Reader reviewed by K. Ledford
A wonderful book about a man finding himself as an author and as a father. He struggles to deal with is famous feminist mother who becomes a great author. He ends up writing in her shadow but making a name for himself nontheless. His best friend is a transvestite who used to be a professional football player! As his writing career flourishes he must deal with family problems at home. This is perhaps John Irving's finest work. A definite "must read!"
A wonderful book about a man finding himself as an author and as a father. He struggles to deal with is famous feminist mother who becomes a great author. He ends up writing in her shadow but making a name for himself nontheless. His best friend is a transvestite who used to be a professional football player! As his writing career flourishes he must deal with family problems at home. This is perhaps John Irving's finest work. A definite "must read!"
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