Commencement
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
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Edition
1st ed.
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324 pages ; 25 cm.
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Plaistow Public Library
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English

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A sparkling debut novel: a tender story of friendship, a witty take on liberal arts colleges, and a fascinating portrait of the first generation of women who have all the choices in the world, but no clear idea about which choices to make. Classmates their first year at Smith College, Celia, Bree, Sally, and April couldn't be more different. Alone and together, they soon learn that Smith is a hothouse: of sexual discovery, political activism, female bonding, and carbohydrates eaten with abandon. And although several years after graduation they live in far-flung places, their Smith years have left them fiercely devoted to one another. Schooled in the ideals of feminism, they must decide how it all applies to their own real world in matters of love, work, family, and sex. For Celia, Bree, and Sally, it will mean grappling with one-night stands, loneliness and heartbreak, parental disapproval, and changing maiden names. But for April, whose college activism becomes her life's work, it will mean something else entirely. Written with radiant style and a wicked sense of humor, Commencement not only captures the intensity of college friendships and first loves, but also explores with great candor the complicated and contradictory landscape facing young women today.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sullivan, J. C. (2009). Commencement . Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sullivan, J. Courtney, 1981-. 2009. Commencement. Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sullivan, J. Courtney, 1981-. Commencement Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sullivan, J. Courtney. Commencement Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.

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