Book Cover I Thought My Father Was God and Other True Tales from NPR's National Story Project

I Thought My Father Was God and Other True Tales from NPR's National Story Project

of Paul Auster, Nelly Reifler

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The true-life stories in this unique collection provide "a window into the American mind and heart" (The Daily News). One hundred and eighty voices - male and female, young and old, from all walks of life and all over the country - talk intimately to the reader. Combining great humor and pathos this remarkable selection of stories from the thousands submitted to NPR's Weekend All Things Considered National Story Project gives the reader a glimpse of America's soul in all its diversity.

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Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 416 pages
  • Publisher Picador
  • Publication Date September 7th 2002
  • First Publication 09/01/01
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780312421007
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Non-Fiction
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