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First published October 1989.

Copyright © 1989,
Ronald T. Potter-Efron and Patricia S. Potter-Efron.
All rights reserved. No portion of this publication
may be reproduced in any manner without the written
permission of the publisher.

ISBN-13: 978-0-89486-635-7
ISBN-10: 0-89486-635-4
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-59285-846-0

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 89-84784

Printed in the United States of America.

Editor’s Note:

The stories in this book are composites of many individuals and their dealings with shame. Any resemblance to any one person is purely coincidental.

In the interest of fostering self-respect for each individual, regardless of gender, the authors have alternated gender references in this book — switching from “he” to “she.” The authors believe the issues of shame know no boundaries in regard to sex, creed, color, or religious affiliation.