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“I have a theory that my father never knew how to love” - Rita Ann Higgins

“I have a theory that my father never knew how to love” - Rita Ann Higgins

Update: 2024-09-15
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The people’s poet Rita Ann Higgins reflects on her life so far, her marriage to Christy for over 50 years, and her complicated relationship with her father.
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“I have a theory that my father never knew how to love” - Rita Ann Higgins

“I have a theory that my father never knew how to love” - Rita Ann Higgins

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