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the modern woman asks herself: Is there something wrong with me if my children don't fill up my life?

Golda Meir

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Golda Meir
Age: 80 †
Born: 1898
Born: May 3
Died: 1978
Died: December 8
Former Prime Minister Of Israel
Politician
Teacher
Kiev
Golda Meyerson
Golda Mabovich
Wrong
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Women
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Life
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