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A 'Failed Child Star' Looks Back On Her Unconventional Childhood

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Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina.

Also, Ken Tucker reviews a new release of "lost" Bruce Springsteen music.

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