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September 11 hijackers (U.S. Dept of Justice)
Terry McDermott profiles the 9/11 hijackers in Perfect Soldiers. Then, Jeannette Walls shares her memories of growing up in a very unconventional family. And Andrew Sean Tivoli shares his new novel, The Confessions of Max Tivoli. Finally, drummer Nick Mason gives us his personal history of Pink Floyd.
The Hijackers: Who They Were, Why They Did It
L.A. Times reporter Terry McDermott shares his in-depth biographies of the 9/11 hijackers: Perfect Soldiers.
Music: "Betty’s Lament" by Isan
"Fallout" by Euphone
Music: "Betty’s Lament" by Isan
"Fallout" by Euphone
The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls reveals how her very unusual childhood experiences shaped her life as an adult in her new memoir: The Glass Castle.
» Read an excerpt of The Glass Castle in the Reading Room
Music: Soundtrack to Meet Joe Black, music by Thomas ...
» Read an excerpt of The Glass Castle in the Reading Room
Music: Soundtrack to Meet Joe Black, music by Thomas ...
Is Youth Really Wasted on the Young?
The protagonist of The Confessions of Max Tivoli is a victim of a rare disease which causes him to grow physically younger as his mind matures. Leonard talks with author Andrew Sean Greer.
» Read an excerpt of The Confessions of Max Tivoli
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» Read an excerpt of The Confessions of Max Tivoli
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Speak to Me
Drummer Nick Mason, the only continuous member of Pink Floyd for its full 40-year history, traces the evolution of the band from its early days in London’s underground scene, to the success of Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
Music: Dark Side of the Moon, Pink ...
Music: Dark Side of the Moon, Pink ...
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