Guest
Host
Related Topics
Other segments from the episode on October 16, 1996
Essayist Vivian Gornick on Living Alone
Gornick talks with Terry Gross about her new collection "Approaching Eye Level." Gornick writes about the many issues she's wrestled with: fear of loneliness, being alone, and her need to live in a city. She also writes essays on avoiding marriage, why the telephone has killed the letter, and post-divorce living.
The Best of the Unknown Doo-Wop Groups
Music commentator Milo Miles profiles the doo-wop group the Diablos, fronted by singer Nolan Strong.
The History of Prohibition
Journalist and author Edward Behr talks with Terry Gross about his new book "Prohibition: Thirteen Years That Changed America." Behr has written ten other books including: "The Last Emperor," and "Hirohito: Behind the Myth."
Transcript
Transcript currently not available.
Transcripts are created on a rush deadline, and accuracy and availability may vary. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Please be aware that the authoritative record of Fresh Air interviews and reviews are the audio recordings of each segment.
You May Also like
Writer Dagoberto Gilb
Writer Dagoberto Gilb's first book of short stories The Magic of Blood was published in 1993. Since then he has written a novel, The Last Known Residence of Mickey Acuna. His new book is a collection of stories about women, Woodcuts of Women.
Trying to Find Fortune While Searching for a Psychic
Writer and commentator Dagoberto Gilb talks about his experience with trying to track down a psychic. While he never did get see her, a message telling his fortune did find its way to him.
A Rite of Passage with Father and Son.
Commentator Dagoberto Gilb on this trip to New York City with his son.