Listen to full audiobooks for free on :#adhttps://amzn.to/499CVn8Title: Thalia Book Club: Richard Ford's 'The Sportswriter', 'Independence Day', and 'The Lay of the Land'Author: Richard FordNarrator: Isaiah Sheffer, David StrathairnFormat: Original RecordingLength: 1 hr and 35 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 02-27-08Publisher: Symphony Space, Inc.Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Interviews & PanelsSummary:Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford talks candidly about his celebrated trilogy of novels and his approach to writing the character of Frank Bascombe over 20-plus years, overthrowing some of his readers' assumptions in the course of the conversation.Symphony Space Artistic Director Isaiah Sheffer interviews Mr. Ford, whose "pitch-perfect voice takes us as close as we can get to experiencing another person's inner life" (Newsweek). Actor David Strathairn performs the opening chapter of The Lay of the Land at the beginning of the program.This special event was recorded live as part of the Thalia Book Club series at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City.And don't miss any of theauthor events.Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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