Author John Irving on Fear and Happiness

Thursday, November 05, 2009

John Irving, the writer famous for such well-loved and critically acclaimed books as "The World According to Garp" and "The Cider House Rules," has just released a new novel: "Last Night in Twisted River." The novel spans 50 years and follows the life and times of Danny Baciagalupo. When the novel starts, 12-year-old Danny is being raised by his father, Dominic, in a logging camp in New Hampshire. Events unfurl and Danny and Dominic end up on the run. The novel is a return to form for Irving, capturing sadness, isolation, and redemption in exquisite detail and with great humor. We talk to Irving about his new book and why he believes fear makes for better stories than happiness.

Guests:

John Irving

Produced by:

Kristen Meinzer

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