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In 'Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow,' Steve Almond deconstructs story construction
Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 31, 2024. Click here for that audio.
Host Robin Young speaks with author and writing teacher Steve Almond about his new book, "Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories," which combines memoir with exercises and encouragement for would-be authors.
Book excerpt: 'Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow'
By: Steve Almond
Excerpted from "Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow" by Steve Almond. © 2024 by Steve Almond. Used with permission of the publisher Zando, LLC.
This segment aired on April 9, 2024.