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I was fortunate to see Jelaine’s early drafts of her memoir, and I instantly recognized that she should tell her story to the world. How could you not be intrigued just by the title?
This is a unique view of being part of a naturist family, starting when she was a little girl in 1970s America. A brilliant description of the family’s first tentative steps captures how you imagine it might be. I loved the discussions between her mum and dad about whether they should or shouldn’t take the plunge into this new life!
It is a warm, funny view…
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