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A fan's notes - Frederick Exley

A struggling alcoholic teacher reminiscences about a life of mental hospitals, failed job interviews and the feeling of being out of step with the American dream.

Submitted by flaneur on August 30, 2012

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Fan's Notes, A - Frederick Exley.mobi (568.46 KB)
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