My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family
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Published
HarperCollins, 2009.
Language
English
ISBN
9780061945144
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Steven V. Roberts., & Steven V. Roberts|AUTHOR. (2009). My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family . HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven V. Roberts and Steven V. Roberts|AUTHOR. 2009. My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven V. Roberts and Steven V. Roberts|AUTHOR. My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family HarperCollins, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Steven V. Roberts, and Steven V. Roberts|AUTHOR. My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family HarperCollins, 2009.
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Full title | my fathers houses memoir of a family |
Author | roberts steven v |
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