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Discussing the book "This Boy's Life: A Memoir" with author Tobias Wolff

BROADCAST: Feb. 13, 1989 | DURATION: 00:52:38

Synopsis

Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 13, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wolff, Tobias, 1945---Interviews Wolff, Tobias, 1945-. This boy's life. Wolff, Tobias, 1945---Childhood and youth. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Wolff, Tobias, 1945-

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