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Her father was a mathematician, and for a long time, she believed her name, the greek word for truth, was his way of tipping his cap to the idea of absolutes. Alethea black, of dutchess county, new york discovered that the mercury in her silver fillings was making her sick. From the awardwinning author of i knew youd be lovely comes an empowering and disarmingly funny memoir about grief and illnessand the wit and wisdom it takes to survive it. The virtual event is free but viewers are asked to register for the chance to win a set of books. From the awardwinning author of i knew youd be lovely comes an. Alethea kontis has 107 books on goodreads with 114189 ratings. Our 11 favorite books written by black women authors in. Alethea black author of youve been so lucky already goodreads. A memoir by alethea black 2018, hardcover at the best online prices at. I knew youd be lovely will be available wherever books are sold july 5, 2011. A memoir and millions of other books are available for. The anthony peake consciousness hour author alethea black. Her father was a mathematician, and for a long time she believed her name, the greek word for truth, was. Or is the indifference an unconscious manifestation of the authors.
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