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Page 14
The baby belongs there , curled , suspended asleep between her mother ' s
breasts , as she belonged curled in the womb . The young mother - who already
has a three - year - old - speaks of how quickly one forgets the pure pleasure of ...
The baby belongs there , curled , suspended asleep between her mother ' s
breasts , as she belonged curled in the womb . The young mother - who already
has a three - year - old - speaks of how quickly one forgets the pure pleasure of ...
Page 177
The mere licking of the mother ' s nipple triggers the nerves in her breast to alert
the uterus that the baby is out and safe . In immediate response , the uterus
clamps down to begin to expel the placenta . Meanwhile , the suckling action of
the ...
The mere licking of the mother ' s nipple triggers the nerves in her breast to alert
the uterus that the baby is out and safe . In immediate response , the uterus
clamps down to begin to expel the placenta . Meanwhile , the suckling action of
the ...
Page 196
Given this assumption , it is not surprising that he should have invested the
mother - son relationship with this " libidinal , " unconscious quality : the son is not
only a baby , he possesses the penis the mother has craved . ( It is , however ...
Given this assumption , it is not surprising that he should have invested the
mother - son relationship with this " libidinal , " unconscious quality : the son is not
only a baby , he possesses the penis the mother has craved . ( It is , however ...
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Anger and Tenderness | 1 |
The Sacred Calling | 23 |
The Kingdom of the Fathers | 39 |
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