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Monday January 1, 2007

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Week of January 1, 2007

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10:00Alice McDermott: "After This" (FSG) (Rebroadcast)

Alice McDermott joins Diane to talk about her latest novel, the story of a Long Island family weathering the realities of post--World War II America, including the Vietnam War and the sexual revolution.

Guests

Alice McDermott, author of the National Book Award--winning "Charming Billy," "Child of My Heart" and "After This."

11:00Joseph Epstein: "Friendship" (Houghton Mifflin) (Rebroadcast)

A social critic examines the issue of friendship - how friendships change over time, why and how friendships end, and the unique qualities of 21st century friendships.

Guests

Joseph Epstein, former editor of The American Scholar. He is also author of "Snobbery: The American Version."

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