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December 21, 2007
Liza Nelson, '72
Playing Botticelli, Putnam, 2000
The book: "Playing Botticelli" is the story of a mother's struggle as her daughter leaves her childhood behind, and of a daughter's move toward an unknown future and gradual awakening to the limits of her mother's power. Liza Nelson's debut maps a tale of reckless love, mindful motherhood, and the dreams that bind parent and child.
The author: Liza Nelson lives in Georgia. Her writing has appeared in Ploughshares, Glamour, and The New York Times.
Posted by tobiaslw at December 21, 2007 03:45 PM