Mothers, Virgins, and Rifles - Todd Bush

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Mothers, Virgins, and Rifles

A hair stylist recalls accompanying his father on hunting expeditions in Alabama, a young journalist carefully sets the stage to make her first time memorable, and best-selling novelist Walter Mosley cares for his ailing mother.

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13:35
Blammbi

by Todd Bush

A father and son struggle to connect during hunting trips in rural Alabama.

18:10
Juicy Lessons From 'The Place'

by Tina McElroy Ansa

A young journalist carefully sets the stage to make her first time memorable.

08:49
Triumph of Love

by Walter Mosley

A man spends a lifetime trying to connect with a loving but emotionally distant mother.

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Tina McElroy Ansa

Tina At Age 13

Tina at age 13.

Tina Family 1950

Tina with her family as a child. Photos courtesy Tina McElroy Ansa.

Walter Mosley

Little Green Cover 408X620

Walter’s latest book, Little Green, is available now.

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