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Rabih Alameddine's An Unnecessary Woman
Written by Rabih Alameddine
Narrated by Elizabeth Strout and Mia Dillon
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One of the Middle East's most celebrated writers, Rabih Alameddine, discusses his novel An Unnecessary Woman, an intimate and moving portrait of a reclusive book-loving 72-year-old Lebanese woman who views her complicated past through the lens of her favorite works of literature.
In conversation with Elizabeth Strout (Olive Kitteridge). Mia Dillon will read an excerpt.
In conversation with Elizabeth Strout (Olive Kitteridge). Mia Dillon will read an excerpt.
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