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Laurie Notaro’s memoir chronicles her uneven journey to integrate into a permissively liberal Oregon community. The humorously candid account details her missteps—stolen trees, a post‑office ban, dental implants, and chaotic neighborhood parties—illustrating the challenges of fitting in amid eccentric local customs.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Laurie Notaro
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