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The Kiss is a memoir by Kathryn Harrison in which she recounts the intimate moments with her father that blur the line between affection and abuse. The narrative focuses on a single, shameful kiss, described as a secret act that shook her sense of safety and honesty. Harrison reflects on the broader implications of incest, parental authority, and the resilience required to confront such trauma.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Kathryn Harrison
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