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Tenth of December
Book • 2012
Tenth of December is a collection of short stories by George Saunders, known for its honest, accessible, and moving narratives.
The stories delve into contemporary issues such as class, sex, love, loss, and war, posing moral dilemmas that challenge readers' perspectives.
The title story, 'Tenth of December,' is particularly noted for its poignant exploration of memory, loss, and redemption.
The stories delve into contemporary issues such as class, sex, love, loss, and war, posing moral dilemmas that challenge readers' perspectives.
The title story, 'Tenth of December,' is particularly noted for its poignant exploration of memory, loss, and redemption.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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George Saunders

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George Saunders
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, along with many other books


George Saunders

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George Saunders On: Getting Un-Stuck, Calming the Inner Critic, and Building Empathy Without Becoming a Chump
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as a short story collection that was a finalist for the National Book Award.


Sam Harris

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#372 — Life & Work
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as one of George Saunders' story collections.


Deborah Treisman

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David Sedaris Reads George Saunders
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as one of Saunders's collections of short stories.


Michael Lewis

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Other People’s Money: George Saunders on the Value of Failure
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as an author who described selfishness as a sickness.


Dan Harris

How (and Why) to Hack Your Empathy | Jamil Zaki
Recommended by MJ Franklin as a companion book to "Orbital," offering exploration of big feelings and the human condition.

Book Club: Let's Talk About "Orbital," by Samantha Harvey
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as one of 

' books, a finalist for the National Book Award.


Eric Zimmer


George Saunders

George Saunders on Writing and Transformation
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as her old friend and writing teacher, whose work she admires.


Cheryl Strayed

A Bit of Relief: Introducing 'Sugar Calling'
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and in episode notes as Saunders's celebrated short story collection.

Steve Paulson

George Saunders: Angels, Ghosts and the Moral Imagination



