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Jonathan Safran Foer's 'Here I Am' Is Both Dazzling And Draining

A failing marriage and a catastrophic earthquake take center stage in Safran Foer's new novel. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls Here I Am a profound work about the claims of history, identity and family.

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Other segments from the episode on September 8, 2016

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 8, 2016: Interview with Nels Cline; Review of Jonathan Safran Foer's new novel.

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