Judith Guest reads from and discusses her book "Ordinary People"

BROADCAST: Jul. 30, 1976 | DURATION: 00:49:19

Digital audio not yet public.

She never took any writing courses and she didn't have an agent and yet, Judith Guest's novel, "Ordinary People," became something of a phenomenon. After her youngest son left for college, Guest found herself with more time to dedicate to writing. Guest also talks about how Viking press wanted her to change the title of her book.

Broadcast Date
Jul. 30, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.06 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 19 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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