#1594 – Brendan Mathews

February 05, 2019 00:25:00
#1594 – Brendan Mathews
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#1594 – Brendan Mathews

Feb 05 2019 | 00:25:00

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Show Notes

When marriages, friendships, and families come undone — to what lengths do we go to keep it all together? That question lies at the heart of Brendan Mathews‘ debut story collection, “This is Not a Love Song.” These stories are packed with vivid detail, emotional precision, and deft, redemptive humor. Brendan Mathews is the author of […]

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