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Colson Whitehead: "I'm Trying to Find a Language of Hope For Somebody Who's Completely Hopeless"

Watch as Colson Whitehead, author of The Underground Railroad, an Oprah's Book Club selection, explains how the main character Cora's journey relies on the spiritual presence of earlier generations.

Order your copy of The Underground Railroad online or pick it up at your local bookstore or library; you can also start reading now with a free preview.
Published 07/28/2016

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