August 23, 1994

A New Memoir of Poetic Scandal

Commentator Maureen Corrigan reviews poet Peter Davison's account of the thriving literary scene in 1950s Boston, called "The Fading Smile."

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Maureen Corrigan

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 23, 1994: Interview with David Hilfiker; Review of Peter Davison's memoir "The Fading Smile."

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August 23, 1994

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Providing Medical Care to Homeless Populations

Dr. David Hilfiker is a physician who left a rural family practice in Minnesota to treat the urban poor. In his new book, "Not All of Us Are Saints," he describes his frustration both with the system that allows people to live in poverty, and with the patients who frequently flout his medical advice. Hilfiker's first book, "Healing the Wounds" won the "American Medical Writers Associatin" prize, and was named among the "Best Books of the Year" from the NYT Book Review.

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David Hilfiker

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