Jonathan Yardley, in American Heritage (April 1985)
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An entire generation grew up unacquainted with the thwack of paddle against bottom.
— Jonathan Yardley
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About Benjamin Spock
Benjamin McLane Spock (2 May 1903 – 15 March 1998) was an American pediatrician and author.
About Benjamin Spock
Benjamin McLane Spock (2 May 1903 – 15 March 1998) was an American pediatrician and author.
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