Behind "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Behind "To Kill a Mockingbird"

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is an American classic. Yet little is know about Harper Lee, the reclusive author who turned 80 this year. Hear from a biographer who spent years tracking down details of Lee's life, trying to uncover the mystery...

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is an American classic. Yet little is know about Harper Lee, the reclusive author who turned 80 this year. Hear from a biographer who spent years tracking down details of Lee's life, trying to uncover the mystery of this author whose only published book had such an impact on America.

Guests

Charles J. Shields

Author of "Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee" (Henry Holt)

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