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Anne Doaks Dillard

This person was curious as a child, interested in nearly everything and checked out library books on almost any subject and was excited by what others might consider mundane and boring.

Mother

This person doesn't mind living outside expectations of the upper-class, and is an advocate for the poor and working class while remaining happy in any situation and utilizing a great sense of humor.

Anne's Father

This person took an ill-advised sailing trip down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, but after several lonely weeks, scrapped the plan and flew home.

Amy

This person is the middle child of the family, and a constant source of competition for the narrator.

Molly

This person is the baby of the family, and therefore never really gets into competition for the attention of the parents.

Jo Ann Sheehy

This person is of Irish decent, and would ice...

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