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Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll
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4 out of 5
Based on 322 Ratings and 65 Reviews

Book Description
Since Barbie's introduction in 1959, her impact on baby boomers has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to enslave women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what-- for better or worse-- was expected of them. In telling Barbie's fascinating story, cultural critic and investigative journalist M. G. Lord, herself a first-generation Barbie owner, has written a provocat... More
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PublisherWalker and Company
BindingHardcover (11 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages336
ISBN-100802728553
ISBN-13978-0802728555
Publication Date03/01/2004
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About M. G. Lord (Author, Introduction) : M. G. Lord is a published author of children's books. Published credits of M. G. Lord include Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll.
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