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Mar 26
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Louise Erdrich and the Art of the Semina...

ABC NEWS | CHARLIE GIBSON, KATE GIBSON
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Louise Erdrich is one of the most important writers of our time. Her award-winning words have created modern classics such as Love Medicine, The Night Watchman and The Sentence. Her newest release, Python’s Kiss, is a collection of short stories, illustrated by Aza Erdrich Abe, her daughter. Each one speaks to turning points…moments that change us and shape ... Show More
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