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The CEO of the sofa / P.J. O'Rourke

by P. J. O'Rourke

This collection of satirical essays examines the challenges of middle-aged domesticity, suburban parenting, and contemporary politics, alongside accounts of international travel.

Accession 8733 ISBN 0330363190 Publisher —
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