Indie-rock artist Neko Case opens up about her childhood in a new memoir
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A Bizarre Childhood Revelation: Faking Death and the Quest for Approval
This chapter explores the chaotic childhood of an artist marked by her mother's faked death, which left lasting emotional scars. Through personal anecdotes, the narrative examines the confusion and need for approval in a fraught mother-daughter dynamic, highlighting the profound impact of such experiences.
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