Laura Lippman's New Novel 'Prom Mom'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Aug 3, 2023

Author Laura Lippman drew inspiration from the infamous "Prom Mom" case for her latest novel, which tells the story of a woman who becomes re-entangled with her high school boyfriend years after she gave birth to his child in a bathroom during prom and left the baby to die. Lippman joins us to discuss Prom Mom.

This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

 

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