This Fragile Life: A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son
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Charlotte Pierce-Baker. (2012). This Fragile Life: A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Charlotte Pierce-Baker. 2012. This Fragile Life: A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son. Chicago Review Press.
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MLA Citation (style guide)Charlotte Pierce-Baker. This Fragile Life: A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son. Chicago Review Press, 2012.
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