Author Tim O’Brien On Fatherhood

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Author Tim O'Brien at a speaking event
Author Tim O’Brien speaks at Oklahoma Baptist University. Pioneer Library System (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Tim O’Brien is best known for his classic novels about the Vietnam War. His new book is about becoming a father at age 58. It’s a collection of letters to his sons, spurred by his fear that they “may never really know their dad.” He joins us to talk about fatherhood, writing, life and death.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Tim O'Brien Guest