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The Discomfort Zone: A Personal History
The Discomfort Zone A Personal History
Author: Jonathan Franzen
National Book Award winner Franzen's first foray into memoir begins and ends with his mother's death in Franzen's adulthood. In between, he takes a sarcastic, humorous and intimate look at the painful awkwardness of adolescence. — As a young observer rather than a participant, Franzen offers a fresh take on the sometimes tumultuous, s...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780739479896
ISBN-10: 073947989X
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 195
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  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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I love Franzen's writing style. He is able to write about his personal experience and at the same time protect his privacy and that of his intimates. If you came of age in the 70's, you will enjoy this book.
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The book's parts seems somewhat disconnected at times. My favorite part is when he writes about his time in the christian youth organization.


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