"Congratulations," Oprah says, "because this book took my breath away."
Watch the clip above to see Colson Whitehead, author of Oprah's Book Club
selection
The Underground Railroad explain where the novel's
premise came from, and how the story evolved over the last 16 years.
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The Underground Railroad online or pick it up at
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