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Two or Three Things I Know for Sure by Dorothy Allison is a memoir that explores her coming-of-age story within the patriarchal Southern culture, highlighting family dynamics, feminism, and her lesbian identity. The narrative is interspersed with photographs, recounting the lives of women in Allison's family and their complex relationships with men. Allison's raw and vivid storytelling unveils her journey of resilience and self-discovery against a backdrop of abuse, trauma, and societal oppression. The memoir includes references to sexual assault of children and physical violence.