Barbara Grizzuti Harrison

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.

Barbara Grizzuti Harrison

Barbara Grizzuti Harrison in 1980s
Born (1934-09-14)September 14, 1934
Queens, NYC, New York, U.S.
Died April 24, 2002(2002-04-24) (aged 67)

Read more about Barbara Grizzuti Harrison:  Early Life, First Publications, Journalism, Travel Writing and Fiction, Final Years, Books

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