A Manual For Cleaning Women: Selected Stories by Lucia Berlin

"A Manual For Cleaning Women: Selected Stories" is a collection of short stories by author Lucia Berlin. The stories are autobiographical in nature and cover a range of topics, from poverty and addiction to love and loss. Berlin's writing is raw and honest, drawing on her own experiences as a cleaning woman, nurse, and alcoholic. The stories offer a glimpse into the lives of those on the fringes of society and explore the complexities of human relationships. Overall, the book is a powerful and moving testament to Berlin's talent as a writer and her ability to capture the essence of the human experience.

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Total Points: 96

Since this book was first published in 2015, there is a penalty of 65.6%. The age adjusted score is 33.02.

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