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Fourteen
by Stephen Zanichkowsky

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Author: Stephen Zanichkowsky
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-20
ISBN: 0465094015
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Basic Books

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Book Review: Heartbreaking memoir
Summary: 5 Stars

Zanichkowsky's parents should not have had so many children. That becomes abundantly apparent within the first third of "Fourteen." However, I came to believe that his parents probably should not have been parents at all.

Zanichkowsky's talks about his lack of relationships in his adult life and his sibling's failed marriages and distance from one another are touching, but I was equally struck at how helpless his parents, particularly his mother, were with all those children. They struck back the only way they knew how, with strict discipline, instilling fear, unable to show love, lest it be seen as weakness.

This is a well-written, touching memoir, an unflinching look at growing up surrounded by people but no love. I recommend it highly and I hope Zanichkowsky can someday find the love he needs.

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