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Author John Irving on fear and happiness

John Irving has just released a new novel: ‘Last Night in Twisted River.’ We talk to Irving about his new book and why he believes fear makes for better stories than happiness.

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John Irving, the writer famous for such well-loved and critically acclaimed books as “The World According to Garp” and “The Cider House Rules,” has just released a new novel: “Last Night in Twisted River.” We talk to Irving about his new book and why he believes fear makes for better stories than happiness.

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