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When We Were the Kennedys

A Memoir from Mexico, Maine
in: Memoirs
Summary:

The memoir recounts the author's childhood in a small mill town in Maine during the 1960s, focusing on the impact of her father's sudden death and the parallel tragedy of President Kennedy's assassination. It explores themes of family, resilience, and the shared grief that unites a community during times of profound loss.

Key points:

1. Family Strength: The book highlights the Wood family's resilience after their father's death and the closure of the town's main employer, the Oxford Paper Company.

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