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Married Philosophers Discuss Confessions: Preface, Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Abigail

Today, Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Dr. Abigail L. Rosenthal (author of Dear Abbie: The Non-Advice Column) carry forward last week’s discussion of Confessions of a Young Philosopher. Let’s see how their discussion continues. *** Jerry: Having said that true love … Continue reading →

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“Home Away from Home”

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Abigail

“Home Away from Home” “Abigail has always felt abandoned,” Léo Bronstein, my father’s best friend, once said. Léo was a sort of godfather to me and said this after he read the earlier version of my Confessions of a Young … Continue reading →

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Married Philosophers Discuss Confessions: Preface, Part 2

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