Cristina Nehring
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In 2009 Cristina Nehring's brilliant first book, A Vindication of Love, was featured on the cover of the New York Times Book Review. An important new voice had appeared in American letters. Just as suddenly, Nehring seemed to disappear-only to reemerge like a bolt from the blue. "Now unexpectedly, writes California poet laureate Dana Gioia, "from Paris comes a heartbreaking and tender memoir, The Child Who Never Spoke, that explains her years of silence....
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"A fierce and lively book. . . .This is one of those rare books that could make people think about their intimate lives in a new way." - New York Times Book Review
"A rousing defense of imprudent ardor and romantic excess. . . . It's difficult to deny that [Nehring] is on to something." - Wall Street Journal
A thinking person's "guide" that makes the case for love in an age both cynical about and fearful of strong passion. Bold and challenging,...