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The Absurd Burden of Family: A Cautionary Tale

By S Alvaurence, H Alvaurence (Illustrator)
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By S Alvaurence, H Alvaurence (Illustrator)
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This is not a tale touting the wonderful bonds of family connections. It is not a tale where heartwarming speeches lead to evocation of love and reconciliation. It is a tale denoting the absurdity of human connection - the humour and sorrow therein - and the longstanding suffering families can inflict on their unwilling members.

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