The Child Who Never Grew

by Buck, Pearl S

Pearl Buck's, The Child Who Never Grew, broke a cultural taboo when it was first published in 1950. Buck's account of her struggle to help and understand her daughter with severe mental retardation was a groundbreaking work for the time period, and has been published in more than 13 languages.

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The Child Who Never Grew

by Buck, Pearl S. (Author) & James A. Michener (Foreword)

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1992
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Woodbine House. Fine. 1992. Trade Paperback. 0933149492 . Large paperback in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws to this clean, attractive copy, this is the first printing of the second edition of this memoir about the author's handicapped daughter, this unique copy is inscribed, dated and signed by Janice C. Walsh, daughter of Pearl Buck and sister/legal… Read more about this item
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The Child Who Never Grew: A Memoir

by Buck, Pearl S

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by Buck, Pearl S.

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1950
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New York Day 1950., 1950. Book. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Ink inscription, blue cloth, slightly bubbling else NrF. Ink inscription states that this was from a speech given at a convention in June of 1953 Signed by Buck on a tipped-in card. 3rd edition..
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The Child Who Never Grew

by Pearl S. Buck

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John Day Co, March 1992. Hardcover. Good - Cash/Good. Rice paper type DJ, yellowing to the edges and spine and chipping to the edges. 1950 copyright, 15th impression 1973. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. The cover is clean. Stock photos may not… Read more about this item
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The Child Who Never Grew

by Buck, Pearl S.

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by Buck, Pearl S.

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The Child Who Never Grew

by Buck, Pearl S.(Sydenstricke)

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1950
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NY: John Day Company, 1950. 2nd Printing; blue c w/gilt titles (fading), lite cup ring shadow on rear cover; sunned spine; moderate wear at extremities; 62 clean, unmarked pages; owner's name. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12 vo.
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The child who never grew

by Buck, Pearl S

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J. Day Co, 1950. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket missing. Fifth printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Secure… Read more about this item
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The Child Who Never Grew: A Memoir

by Pearl S. Buck

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Paperback / softback. New. Published in 1950, this candid, groundbreaking memoir from the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Good Earth" chronicles Buck's relationship with her oldest daughter, who was born with a rare developmental disorder. A forerunner of its kind, Buck's memoir helped demolish the cruel taboos surrounding learning disabilities.
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The Child Who Never Grew

by Buck, Pearl S.

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Woodbine House. Collectible - Good. New York: The John Day Company, 1950. 12mo. 62pp. Good book. Spine ends torn. Covers soiled and worn; corners fanned. Pages aged. Revenue from this edition designated for the Training School at Vineland, NJ. Inquire if you need further information.
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by Buck, Pearl S.

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1992
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by Buck, Pearl S

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by Buck, Pearl S.

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1992
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The Child Who Never Grew

by Pearl S. Buck

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by Buck, Pearl S

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Paperback / softback. New. Published in 1950, this candid, groundbreaking memoir from the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Good Earth" chronicles Buck's relationship with her oldest daughter, who was born with a rare developmental disorder. A forerunner of its kind, Buck's memoir helped demolish the cruel taboos surrounding learning disabilities.
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by Buck, Pearl S.

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