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RELATIVES by JOHN UPDIKE

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First Line: JUST THE THOUGHT OF THEM MAKES YOUR JAWBONE ACHE
Last Line: TO LOVE ONE'S SELF IS TO LOVE THEM ALL
Subject(s): FAMILY LIFE; RELATIVES;
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