Passions & Addictions with William Moyers, Michael Perry and Sara Lewis
Series: Real Good Words
From: KAXE
Length: 00:58:42
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Piece Description
William Cope Moyers, son of veteran journalist Bill Moyers, talks with Heidi about his memoir "Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption"; Wisconsin native Michael Perry talks about his life in New Auburn and his passions of gardening, fixing up his truck and life in a small town. His memoir is "Truck: A Love Story". Novelist Sara Lewis is passionate about writing and gives writers a One-Minute Writing Lesson.
Broadcast History
Real good words has been on KAXE - Northern Community Radio for 7 years. KAXE is a NPR affiliate serving Northern Minnesota with 100,000 watts and beyond at www.kaxe.org.
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