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In her debut memoir, Russ interweaves memories of her childhood with an account of her relationship with her partner of 13 years. Brian, who was initially just a friend, had everything that the author coveted and did not yet have herself: confidence, sureness, and capability. When they transitioned to a romantic relationship, Russ leaned heavily on Brian’s affirmations and physical presence, and when he proposed both marriage and a new life on a sailing vessel, the author couldn’t help but agree

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In her debut memoir, Russ interweaves memories of her childhood with an account of her relationship with her partner of 13 years. Brian, who was initially just a friend, had everything that the author coveted and did not yet have herself: confidence, sureness, and capability. ...

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Bias Comparison — BECOMING THE OCEAN

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: In her debut memoir, Russ interweaves memories of her childhood with an account of her relationship with her partner of 13 years. Brian, who was initially just a friend, had everything that the author coveted and did not yet have herself: confidence, sureness, and capability. When they transitioned to a romantic relationship, Russ leaned heavily on Brian’s affirmations and physical presence, and when he proposed both marriage and a new life on a sailing vessel, the author couldn’t help but agree
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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