Rob Delaney, A HEART THAT WORKS
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12/28/22
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Zibby speaks to comedian, co-creator and co-star of the hit series Catastrophe, and New York Times bestselling author Rob Delaney about his harrowing and brave new memoir A Heart That Works (a New Yorker and USA Today Best Book of 2022). Rob shares the intimate details of his story–his son Henry’s brain tumor and death, his brother-in-law’s suicide, and his profound grief and desire to share it on paper. He also talks about his demanding acting career, learning to balance work and family, the charities he is supporting with his book sales, and the brilliant books that have inspired and comforted him through it all.
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Jonathan Escoffery, IF I SURVIVE YOU
December 28, 2022
•32m
Guest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda is joined by national bestselling author Jonathan Escoffery to discuss If I Survive You, a spectacular debut collection of stories about a Jamaican immigrant family in Miami that is blazing with wit, heart, and humor (and was longlisted for the National Book Award!). Jonathan describes his central character Trelawny, who navigates homelessness, racism, bad luck, and several hilarious jobs; his decision to write individual stories in different narrative modes; his complex relationship with Miami; and other details of his personal life, writing background, and journey to getting published.
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