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Gain (ISBN 0-374-15996-3) is a novel by Richard Powers published by in 1998. It intertwines two stories: the first is the history of Clare International, a chemical conglomerate with origins in soap manufacturing in the early 18th century; the second is of Laura Bodey, a 42-year-old divorcée living near Clare International's headquarters who develops ovarian cancer. full article at wikipedia
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  • 2001
  • 9780099284468
  • 1999
  • 0312204094
  • 1998
  • 0374159963
  • 2000
  • 0434008621
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