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WORDS ON A WIRE: Benjamin Whitmer

  Tim talks with writer Benjamin Whitmer about his latest novel, "Cry Father," which has been compared to the works of Cormac McCarthy.  He talks about how this book grew out of a failed historical novel project, and of the importance of landscape in his writing.  Music also plays a critical role in Whitmer's life. He co-wrote a book about the great country duo, The Louvin Brothers, with Charlie Louvin.  (The music of The Louvin Brothers is heard at the end of the show - "Kentucky").  http://benjaminwhitmer.com/

In today's Poetic License, Carolynn Meuhsam-Ayoub shares a creative non-fiction peace about a wildlife project she took part in while serving in the Peace Corps in Panama.

Aired April 5, 2015.

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