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Lena dunham apologises after critics accuse her of. The new yorker premiered the first excerpt from lena dunhams upcoming memoir, not that kind of girl, on monday. Nov 08, 2014 the lena dunham child abuse controversy, explained. Lena dunham, the creator of the hit television series girls, has issued an apology after being attacked in the us for passages in her recently released memoir. Lena dunham speaks out again to deny claims she sexually. As i read the book i was reminded so much of characters and situations in girls, so if you enjoy the series i am certain you will love the book. Lena dunhams character on the hbo series girls would be envious of dunham on the show, about a group of friends in their 20s, hannah is a writer who got and lost two book deals. Oct 06, 2014 10 lena dunham quotes from not that kind of girl to tide you over until you pick up a copy. This is a book about lena dunham coming of age in a society that. The lena dunham child abuse controversy, explained vox.
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