The Mother-in-Law Diaries: A Novel
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Algonquin Books, 1999.
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Carol Dawson., & Carol Dawson|AUTHOR. (1999). The Mother-in-Law Diaries: A Novel . Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carol Dawson and Carol Dawson|AUTHOR. 1999. The Mother-in-Law Diaries: A Novel. Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carol Dawson and Carol Dawson|AUTHOR. The Mother-in-Law Diaries: A Novel Algonquin Books, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Carol Dawson, and Carol Dawson|AUTHOR. The Mother-in-Law Diaries: A Novel Algonquin Books, 1999.
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