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The Worst Kind Of Autobio: “Takin’ Back My Name,” Ike Turner
The Worst Kind Of Autobio: “Takin’ Back My Name,” Ike Turner
By Sarah Bennett
April 02, 2013

Ike Turner made great music, but he makes himself look like a raging asshole in his own autobiography.

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Breaking Down Breakdowns: Ellen Forney's "Marbles"
Breaking Down Breakdowns: Ellen Forney's "Marbles"
By Sarah Bennett
April 02, 2013

 Marbles, by Ellen Forney, gives the reader a graphic understanding of bipolar disorder.

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Oh Canada!: Robertson Davies’ “Fifth Business”
Oh Canada!: Robertson Davies’ “Fifth Business”
By Sarah Bennett
April 02, 2013

​Robertson Davies' Fifth Business is my #1 Canadian Novel.

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Rumbles, Mustangs, and Poking: The Outsiders on Facebook
Rumbles, Mustangs, and Poking: The Outsiders on Facebook
By Kate Gavino
April 02, 2013

Since The Outsiders follow a gang of rough-and-tumble teenagers, one can't help but wonder how they'd fair in today's world. The Greasers would definitely be on Facebook. In fact, the whole novel could be told through the social media website. Don't believe me? See for yourself, Soc.

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