The author, born in 1978, details her life growing up as the daughter of acclaimed writer Erica Jong. Throughout her struggles, including dyslexia, addiction, and body image issues, she clings to the notion of being 'special,' instilled by her mother. Jong's career as a novelist prior to the author’s birth set high expectations, leading to comparisons of her identity against that of her mother’s fame. The piece also touches on Jong's humorous attitude toward motherhood and legacy, indicating a blend of pride and uncertainty about her familial connection to literary success.
"In my 20s and early 30s I didn't think I wanted children... if I didn't have a baby soon, it was going to be a matter of picking up every stray dog in Connecticut."
"Fear of Flying made her very famous, for a writer. She was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She was on the cover of Newsweek."
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