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The memoir explores the author's family history and the hidden eccentricities of his Nebraska hometown, blending humor and intrigue. Rips uncovers shocking revelations, including his father's upbringing in a notorious brothel linked to the Mob. The narrative features bizarre characters, such as a man with a prosthetic penis and a homeless millionaire, while also intertwining a quest to identify a mysterious woman from one of his father's paintings. This unique blend of personal history and local lore creates a captivating portrait of Middle America.
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The Face of a Naked Lady, Michael Rips
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Face of a Naked Lady
- Subtitle
- An Omaha Family Mystery
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Rips
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 202
- ISBN13
- 9780618711895
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The memoir explores the author's family history and the hidden eccentricities of his Nebraska hometown, blending humor and intrigue. Rips uncovers shocking revelations, including his father's upbringing in a notorious brothel linked to the Mob. The narrative features bizarre characters, such as a man with a prosthetic penis and a homeless millionaire, while also intertwining a quest to identify a mysterious woman from one of his father's paintings. This unique blend of personal history and local lore creates a captivating portrait of Middle America.