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    My Grandmother's Pill
    My Grandmother's Pill
    My Grandmother's Pill
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    My Grandmother's Pill

    By Lisa Pike

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    A story of mean drunks and happy ones, and of the women who often outlive them, My Grandmother's Pill is a rollercoaster ride through three generations of abuse and addiction. On the heels of divorce, Maude's relationship with Seamus sets the scene for her struggle to break free.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGuernica
    Release dateMar 15, 2014
    ISBN9781550718171
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