My Father and Myself with Vivian Gornick

Episode 4 January 10, 2023 00:36:57
My Father and Myself with Vivian Gornick
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My Father and Myself with Vivian Gornick

Jan 10 2023 | 00:36:57

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Show Notes

Writer and critic Vivian Gornick joins us to discuss My Father and Myself, a memoir written by J. R. Ackerley. We explore the mysteries of family life, the search for "the Ideal Friend" and the ethics of writing about relatives.

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