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The Imaginary Girlfriend is a candid memoir of the writers and wrestlers who played a role in John Irving's development as a novelist and as a wrestler. It also portrays a father's dedication — Irving coached his two sons to championship titles. It is an illuminating, concise work, a literary treasure.
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"Interesting and surprising revelations" (Michael Moran Literary Review)
"His "inexpressible personal opinions" as a critic are wonderful, slaying many a sacred cow" (Tobias Jones Spectator)
"The patent sincerity of his passion gives an appealing authenticity to this memoir... compelling and alive" (Andrew Rosenheim The Times Literary Supplement)
"Irving can transform sex and violence mythology with the best of 'em" (Adrianne Blue Independent on Sunday)
"Concise, original and enjoyable" (The Times)
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"His "inexpressible personal opinions" as a critic are wonderful, slaying many a sacred cow" (Tobias Jones Spectator)
"The patent sincerity of his passion gives an appealing authenticity to this memoir... compelling and alive" (Andrew Rosenheim The Times Literary Supplement)
"Irving can transform sex and violence mythology with the best of 'em" (Adrianne Blue Independent on Sunday)
"Concise, original and enjoyable" (The Times)
A great author's autobiography.
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- PublisherKnopf Canada
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0394281535
- ISBN 13 9780394281537
- BindingHardcover
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