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The CIDER HOUSE RULES by John Irving · Booklabria

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The CIDER HOUSE RULES

PhysiciansYoung men

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First published: 1985
Editions: 39 in 6 languages

Synopsis

Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--obstetrician and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Clouds. It is also the story of his favorite orphan, Homer, who is never adopted.

Subjects: Physicians
Young men
Maine
Adolescent
Orphanages
Abortion
Set in: Maine

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39 in 6 languages

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English27 German4 Italian1 Japanese1 All 6 languages

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