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The screenplay by howard himelstein is based on the 1892 play lady windermeres fan by oscar wilde. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. You know a book is good when its been turned into a movie and a broadway show. Based on wildes work, a good woman is a decent enough film to be enjoyed once. Apr 12, 2016 pity any woman who had to suffer through puberty without this book on her shelf.

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Margaret is the 12yearold everywoman, waiting for her first period and literally praying for breasts. This story goes through the life of celie, a poor black woman who has been abused and raped by her father since she was 14 years old. To name a few you have john edwards, mark sanford, john ensign, and most memorable was eliot spitzer who cheated and had an affair with a hooker thats the theme that this new drama the good wife took a page from and started the book. Much of the book is dedicated to davidsons desperate and sometimes disastrous attempts to acquire the camels in the first place. Most importantly, they are written by women who are transforming lives. Theyll probably make you afraid of every noise in your house, too. The book woman of troublesome creek is a gem of a book and a tribute to the importance of books.

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