Monday, May 25, 2009

Abraham Verghese "Cutting For Stone" (Knopf) (Rebroadcast)

10 a.m. (ET)

A physician talks about writing a sweeping medical saga set in India, Ethiopia, and New York City.

Rita Dove: "Sonata Mulattica" (Norton) (Rebroadcast)

11 a.m. (ET)

Former U-S Poet Laureate Rita Dove is known for exploring history, race and culture. She discusses her latest collection of poetry which tells the true story of a forgotten biracial violinist who inspired Beethoven.

The Diane Rehm Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.