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I Know This Much Is True

Book • 1998
I Know This Much Is True is a powerful novel by Wally Lamb that explores the complex relationship between identical twin brothers, Dominick and Thomas Birdsey.

Thomas suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, while Dominick struggles with his own life and past traumas.

The story delves into themes of family, mental illness, forgiveness, and redemption, weaving together multiple narratives across generations.

The novel is set in the fictional town of Three Rivers, Connecticut, and incorporates elements of magic realism through the grandfather's memoir.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by Shaheer Dowd as the author of the book that the show 'This Much I Know Is True' was based on.
Ep 533: Top Ten Films of the Decade
Recommended by Anne Bogel for his exploration of difficult family dynamics and mental illness.
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