Second Saturday Magazine
10 AM Guest Roy Rowan, author of FIRST DOGS, begins with
George Washington's hunting hounds to George W. Bush's
Scottish terrier Barney, whom the 43rd president called
"the son I never had," and includes the Obamas' Bo.
10:20 AM Journalist Amy Efaw talks about her novel,
AFTER. From a recent review: An infant is left in the
trash to die. A teenage mother [Devon] who never knew
she was pregnant is charged with attempted murder. Ms.
Efaw takes the reader on Devon's unforgettable journey
toward clarity, acceptance, and redemption.
10:40 AM Cecile Andrews, author of LESS IS MORE, is an
absorbing collection of essays by the Simplicity and
Sustainability movements' leading thinkers and
philosophers.
11:00 AM ET Robert Goolrick is this hour's guest. The
Washington Post warns, Don't be fooled by the prissy
cover or that ironic title. Robert Goolrick's first
novel, A RELIABLE WIFE, isn't just hot, it's in heat: a
gothic tale of such smoldering desire it should be read
in a cold shower.
11:20 AM Therapist Joanne Stern, PhD, talks about her
new book, PARENTING IS A CONTACT SPORT: 8 WAYS TO STAY
CONNECTED TO YOUR KIDS FOR LIFE. Steven Covey raves: A
marvelous book that transcends the usual parenting
advice and focuses on one-to-one relationships.
11:40 AM Les Leopold
12 Noon TRAVEL ON THE EDGE is a new feature on the SSM
that features unusual off the beaten path news and
stories from travelers. The co-host is, Robert Reid,
managing editor of The Lonely Planet Travel Guides.
1:00 PM Libby and Carrie Johnson perform live in the
studio. They are playing Café 9 in New Haven at Sat
8/29@8PM.
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