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Alex Vernon, "Peace Is a Shy Thing: The Life and Art of Tim O'Brien" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

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Unpacking the Layers of Tim O'Brien's Literary Journey

This chapter explores Tim O'Brien's broader literary career, illustrating that his contributions extend far beyond his notable work, 'The Things They Carried.' The speakers discuss the selective focus and structural choices in presenting O'Brien's life and writing process, shedding light on the challenges he faced as an author.

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