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A Conversation With Connecticut's Wally Lamb

Chion Wolf
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WNPR
Wally Lamb

Felix Funicello walks into the historic Garde Arts Center in New London to prepare for his Monday night film class. He takes a moment to appreciate the splendor of the old building and consider the talented performers who have played at the Garde. He then climbs the staircase lined with movie posters from films as far back as 1926 to enter the production room at the top of the landing. That's where Felix finds not one, but two ghosts. 

This is how Wally Lamb begins his sixth and most recent book, I'll Take You There.

Connecticut's favorite son first captured the hearts of readers, critics and Oprah Winfrey with his debut novel, She's Come Undone. It was the story of a woman no one loves, except Wally Lamb. In turn, he makes us love her too.  He's never stopped loving his characters and we love him for that. 

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  • Wally Lamb- Author of five New York Times bestselling novels and the editor of two volumes of essays from students in his writing workshop at York Correctional Institution. 

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Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show

Betsy started as an intern at WNPR in 2011 after earning a Master's Degree in American and Museum Studies from Trinity College. She served as the Senior Producer for 'The Colin McEnroe Show' for several years before stepping down in 2021 and returning to her previous career as a registered nurse. She still produces shows with Colin and the team when her schedule allows.

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