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Book Review of Autobiography of a Face

Autobiography of a Face
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Lucy Grealy was diagnosed with cancer at age nine. She had one-third of her jaw removed. This is her story of great suffering and strength. SHe shows what it is like to be caught between wanting to be loved for who you are, while wishing desperately and secretly to be perfect.