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'They May Not Mean To, But They Do' Is A Sparkling, Sad Family Affair

Cathleen Schine's new novel explores how one character's physical and mental decline ripples out to affect his whole family. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls it a mix of "fun and bad behavior."

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Other segments from the episode on June 29, 2016

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 29. 2016: Interview with Erich Lichtblau; Review of book They May Not Mean To, But They Do; Review of CD American Tunes

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