The Book Show | Wally Lamb - The River is Waiting

July 08, 2025 00:27:29
The Book Show | Wally Lamb - The River is Waiting
The Book Show
The Book Show | Wally Lamb - The River is Waiting

Jul 08 2025 | 00:27:29

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Show Notes

In his latest novel, “The River Is Waiting,” Wally Lamb gives us a story about one man’s fall and uncertain redemption. Corby Ledbetter, a married, father of twins, makes a tragic mistake that sends him to prison and shatters his family. Behind bars, he faces the consequences of addiction, grief, and guilt—while searching for a path to forgiveness.

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