Washington post columnist, thriller writer who writes about the cia and such. This month, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Colson Whitehead as our guest. His most recent book is the under ground railroad. Mr. Whitehead, whats the appropriate response new book is appraised by oprah, president obama, you won the National Book award, what is the appropriate response . If only it took the pain aw away. [laughter] has taken off in a way thats unexpected and startling and wonderful. Just try to enjoy it despite my best efforts. Why does it put you in a better mood . Ive been writing for 20 something years doing fiction 20 some years, sometimes we write a book and people dig it and understand it sometimes write a book and no one cares and its sort of disappears so i have the pride the job i did with the book. Either you dig the groups of two prospectors or you dont and so you are either along for the ride description or not. Definitely when i was writing was my second attempt at a novel. My fir
Welcome to book tv in depth this is especially or fiction on indepth and last month was David Ignatius who writes about the cia. This month we have Colson Whitehead is our guest his most recent book is the underground railroad. What is the appropriate response mr. Whitehead when your books are praised by the president obama and ohio oprah and the National Book award . It takes the pain away. [laughter] this book has taken off in a way that is unexpected and wonderfu wonderful. So i think my lucky stars i sleep a little better, a better mood generally, and try to enjoy it despite my best efforts. Why does it put you in a better mood . I have been writing 20 something years doing fiction 20 years. And no one particularly cares. So i have the pride of thinking i did a good job with the book and the bonus of other people to see that as well. Host your first book was about elevator repair people. How do you sell a book like that quick. Exactly. So when i send it to my agent with the concept
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Like 2400 homeless families so i urge you to please support it. Thank you very much. Thank you, i grew up in San Francisco, also went through sfusd. I work for the action network. I support this resolution supporting homeless children, youth and families. In addition to Critical Resources needed for programs and services, we also need sites for Affordable Housing, for homeless, youth and family in San Francisco. We urge the School District to be proactivetive in dedicating sights for Affordable Housing. It is crucial that the public lands are identified and dedicated for future use as Affordable Housing sites. Thank you, all. Thank you, next speaker. Good evening, i want to thank the commissioner for putting forward the resolution, were supportive of it. Bess bessie car michael is home to one of the highest percentage of families. For the Filipino Community, what it means is mostly newcomers or families that are tripped up in home like mary jane. So this resolution is really important