Rachel Carson’s seminal book “Silent Spring” was published 50 years ago this month. That work made Rachel Carson a household name but her personal life was very private. A book of correspondence between Rachel Carson and her close friend, Dorothy Freeman, gave insight into Carson’s convictions, and feelings. Host Steve Curwood spoke with the editor of “Always, Rachel”, Dorothy Freeman’s granddaughter Martha, about the genesis of “Silent Spring”.
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