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    How to read Alice Munro’s stories — after revelations of abuse from her daughter?

    Celebrated Canadian author Alice Munro died in May. But her daughter recently went public about being sexually abused by her stepfather and getting no support from her mom.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 17, 2024 • 1 min read

    Celebrated Canadian author Alice Munro died in May. But her daughter recently went public about being sexually abused by her stepfather and getting no support from her mom.

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    Why Latinos are going for Donald Trump
    1. 0:00Latino men are shifting to GOP. Can Democrats win them back?
    2. 13:41How to read Alice Munro’s stories — after revelations of abuse from her daughter?You’re reading this
    3. 24:10‘Long Island Compromise’: Can money truly buy security?
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