Parent and adult child - Fiction; Fathers and daughters - Fiction; Middle class men - Fiction; Middle-aged men - Fiction; Suburban life - Fiction; Air pilots - Fiction; Long Island (N.Y.) - Fiction
Chang-rae Lee discusses his book, “Aloft.” He begins by explaining that his book is about middle-aged people who suddenly find themselves unhappy with their lives. Martinson asks Lee to read a passage from the book about couples who fight...
David Latko discusses his book, “Financial Strategies for Today’s Widow.” He begins by explaining that his book contains different stories and scenarios for all ages of widows in different situations. He provides plans for what to do if a...
Older African American women - Fiction; Nannies - Fiction; Gay men - Fiction; Vermont - Fiction
Joseph Olshan discusses his book, “In Clara’s Hands.” He begins by discussing the plot, which centers on how things fall apart for a family when the oldest brother dies suddenly in a skiing accident. He explores the effect that this death has...
Humorous poetry, American; Aging - Poetry; Women - Poetry
Judith Viorist discusses her poetry book, “Suddenly Sixty.” She begins by talking about what happens to your mind and spirit when you start to feel older. Martinson asks Viorist to read several poems from her book about grandchildren,...
Motion picture producers and directors - Family relationships - Fiction; Brothers and sisters - Fiction; Missing persons - Fiction; Young women - Fiction; Ranch life - Fiction; New Mexico - Fiction
Lisa Tucker discusses her book, “Once Upon a Day.” She begins by explaining that the book is about how a single day can change your life and how most of the characters in the book experience a sudden change in their lives. Tucker then explores...
Leadership; Management; Work environment; Success in business - Psychological aspects
Nancy Widmann discusses her book, “I Didn’t See It Coming.” She begins by explaining how she and the co-authors of the book, Elaine Eisenman and Amy Kopelan, were all suddenly fired from their jobs in the business world. She talks about...
