The Book Show - Nathan Hill - Wellness

October 24, 2023 00:27:26
The Book Show - Nathan Hill - Wellness
The Book Show
The Book Show - Nathan Hill - Wellness

Oct 24 2023 | 00:27:26

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Show Notes

“Wellness,” by Nathan Hill, is a poignant and witty novel about marriage, the often-baffling pursuit of health and happiness, and the stories that bind us together. The book brings us from the gritty '90s Chicago art scene to a suburbia of detox diets and home-renovation hysteria.

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