The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker T. Coraghessan Boyle Reads “The Shape of a Teardrop”
Mar 9, 2021
T. Coraghessan Boyle, author of more than two dozen fiction books, reads his story 'The Shape of a Teardrop'. Topics include defiance, journey through infertility, frustrating day at the mall bar, strained family dynamics, courtroom drama, and reflection on relationship and artwork.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Defiance and Indifference
01:54 • 2min
A Journey of Infertility and Longing for Fulfillment
03:28 • 2min
A Frustrating Day and a Refreshing Break at the Bar
05:26 • 2min
Strained Family Dynamics and Eviction Notice
07:09 • 17min
Courtroom Drama and Eviction
24:03 • 12min
A Reflection on Relationship and Artwork
35:35 • 2min