It ran in the new york times on may 10th 2008 in a short, but touching article and although it was over a week late and i discovered the article in a literary blog, the title. Elaine dundy 19212008 was born in new york city, and lived in paris and london. The main character is a total mess and a joy to hang out. The dud avocado book omaha public library bibliocommons. The dud avocado isbn 9781590172322 pdf epub elaine dundy. The dud avocado is a good book in any case, but its especially pertinent to the young, smart, and unwise. Elaine dundy, author of the dud avocado is dead at 86, i was shocked and saddened. Elaine dundy, seen here looking as though maybe shes got a good joke for groucho marx. Jan 22, 2016 whenever i enthusiastically describe this book people ask, what is a dud avocado.
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