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~ May Sarton (Author) "In my father's house-," my father used to begin, wreathed in an enormous smile..." (more)
Key Phrases: George Sarton, Shady Hill, Aunt Mollie (more...)
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Sarton's memoir begins with her roots in a Belgian childhood and describes her youth and education in Cambridge, Massachusetts, her coming-of-age years, and the people who influenced her life as a writer. .


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May Sarton (1912-1995) was an acclaimed poet, novelist, and memoirist.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. (January 17, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0393312488
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393312485
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #503,502 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!, October 11, 1999
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May Sarton's life alone is as inspiring as her work. This graceful and fluid journey through her young life gives us a glimpse of the experiences and ideas that formed her later work. She's truly a gem.
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