A Mother in History
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Book Overview
In 1965, acclaimed novelist Stafford conducted three interviews with Marguerite Osward, the mother of Lee Harvey Oswald. What emerges is a classic of new journalism and an unforgettable and disturbing character study as darkly funny as anything concocted by William Faulkner or Flannery O'Connor. Bound to be compared to In Cold Blood.--Harper's.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:088687677X
ISBN13:9780886876777
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:Pharos Books
Length:121 Pages
Weight:0.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.5" x 8.2"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Tragic, chilling and funny, Jean Stafford's book about her 3 day visit with Lee Harvey Oswald is a must read. The appalling and scary Mrs. Oswald is proof of her son's insanity. While some moral relativists have accused Mrs. Stafford of having a point of view in her approach to Mrs. Oswald, I might suggest that there is no point of view necessary. Mrs. Oswald was demented, and so was her son. What contrary point of view is needed? That Mrs. Oswald was a good mother? Please. Her son killed a president. End of story.
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