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The Cannibal's Wife - A Memoir
by Maes, Yvonne; Bonita Slunder
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 1928746039
- ISBN 13
- 9781928746034
- Seller
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About This Item
The Cannibal's Wife - A Memoir by Maes, Yvonne; Bonita Slunder. Published by Herodias, New York, 1999. First Edition. Signed on title page and signed and dated on half title by Yvonne Maes. 265 pages, with epilogue. Quarter black cloth over red boards, red spine titles, grey endpapers. Volume is in mint condition; unclipped jacket is in fine condition with the lightest of shelf wear.
As Sister Yvonne, Maes was seduced by her spiritual advisor, a Catholic priest, over eight years.Victimized again during the perils of prosecuting her case within canon law, where priests - and mothers superior - are intent on maintaining their power and position, Sister Yvonne is eventually forced to seek solace and understanding outside the church.
As Sister Yvonne, Maes was seduced by her spiritual advisor, a Catholic priest, over eight years.Victimized again during the perils of prosecuting her case within canon law, where priests - and mothers superior - are intent on maintaining their power and position, Sister Yvonne is eventually forced to seek solace and understanding outside the church.
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- Bookseller
- Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA)
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2900
- Title
- The Cannibal's Wife - A Memoir
- Author
- Maes, Yvonne; Bonita Slunder
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1928746039
- ISBN 13
- 9781928746034
- Publisher
- Herodias
- Place of Publication
- Brooklyn, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- 1999
- Bookseller catalogs
- MEMOIR AND BIO; SPIRITUAL/RELIGION/MYSTICAL;
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