About this episode
George Saunders discusses his latest novel 'Vigil' and reflects on his career and beliefs about the afterlife.
George Saunders isn’t sure what he believes about the afterlife, but he knows it’s fertile soil for a good story. In his latest novel “Vigil,” he explores questions of judgement, redemption and our ability to change. And at this stage of his career, Saunders is reflective about his own path, what he’s built through hard work and what he still longs for. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: Rachel Martin
Guest: George Saunders
Topics covered
- afterlife
- storytelling
- redemption
- judgement
- personal reflection
Keywords
- George Saunders
- Vigil
- afterlife
- redemption
- storytelling
- NPR
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Books & works: Vigil
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