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Arlene B. Soifer

Arlene B. Soifer earned degrees in Eng­lish, and has had many years of expe­ri­ence as a free­lance writer, edi­tor, and pub­lic rela­tions professional.
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Diana L. Linden
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Francine Prose
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Arlene Alda
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Sarah
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