Richard Ford (2017 Event)

2017 Edinburgh International Book Festival (edbookfest)

English - October 25, 2017 06:59 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB - ★★★ - 1 rating
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FILIAL BOND

Richard Ford is one of America’s greatest living writers, capturing the changing face of the USA since the late 70s. Today, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sportswriter talks about his most personal book yet. Between Them is a clear-eyed yet intimate appraisal of Ford's parents and mid-20th century America. A story of devotion and loss that is sure to enchant his many fans. Chaired by James Runcie.