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Biography of the Bavarian author Lena Christ.Born in 1881 out of wedlock she grew up in rural Bavaria with her grandparents until at age 7 her mother decided to take her back.Her life after that is tragic (sexual abuse, violence)Highly intelligent, a talented painter, singer and storyteller, she finally published her memoirs and then several other novels. She was a nun, prostitute, writer, cook, waitress and painting forger.Fascinating!
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