Barbara Grizzuti Harrison (14 September 1934 – 24 April 2002) was an American journalist, essayist and memoirist. She is best known for her autobiographical work, particularly her account of growing up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and for her travel writing.
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Barbara Grizzuti Harrison in 1980s |
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Born | (1934-09-14)September 14, 1934 Queens, NYC, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 24, 2002(2002-04-24) (aged 67) |
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