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It’s no secret that Patti Smith’s Just Kids  is one of the most engaging, emotional, and masterful pieces of writing out there. Smith’s memoir eloquently recalls her maturity from childhood to adulthood, and focuses most upon her relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe. It’s the perfect look at the sex, drugs, and rock & roll that we can expect of the seventies, and an insight into the artistic scene that moulded many icons.  Just Kids  is an undeniable love letter to th