Books of The Times: Brooke Newman’s ‘Jenniemae & James’: Dad and the Maid
Brooke Newman’s father was a mathematical genius who led a chaotic, womanizing life. Her memoir focuses on his platonic friendship with her family’s irrepressible, quotable maid.
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Thursday, 1 April, 2010
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