![Author photo. Doris Lessing at lit.cologne, Cologne literature festival 2006, Germany [credit: Elke Wetzig]](https://web-archive.nli.org.il/National_Library/im_/http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/f5/62/f5621add63a2cb36367374e6a414331414f6744.jpg) Doris Lessing at lit.cologne, Cologne literature festival 2006, Germany [credit: Elke Wetzig] | Doris Lessing (1919–2013)Includes the names: Jane Somers, Doris Lessing, Dorris Lessing, Ms Doris Lessing, Doris M. Lessing, Doris May Lessing, May Lessing Doris, Lessing Doris May, ドリス レッシング, Дорис Лессинг ... (see complete list), ドリス・レッシング, Doris; Doris Lessing Lessing | 25,167 (96,612) | 1,738 | 482 |  (4.19) | 123 | 0 |
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Doris Lessing has 3 past events. (show) Book Discussion Group The January read is The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing. "Doris Lessing's best-known and most influential novel, The Golden Notebook retains its extraordinary power and relevance decades after its initial publication." All are welcome to join in the discussion! FMI call 284-4181. (eenerd)Doris Lessing Doris Lessing discusses Alfred and Emily. In her new book, Alfred and Emily, the Nobel Laureate explores the lives of her parents, both irrevocably damaged by the Great War: a piercing examination of the shattering legacy she has struggled to escape from throughout her 50-year career. (slygent) Shameless Hussies Book Club
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