Diane Rehm Book Club: "Absolution" by Alice McDermott

For Diane's February Book Club, she is joined by Alice McDermott for a conversation about her novel, "Absolution." In this 2023 best-seller, McDermott transports readers to 1963 Saigon and tells the story of the American women brought to Southeast Asia by their husbands, and what their lives were like on the margins of the Vietnam War. They talked about moral obligation, moral ambiguity and how "Saigon Barbie" became central to the plot of the story.

[@brendalogan7940]

I just finished reading Absolution and loved it! And then I came across your channel. Thank you so much for this interview with author Alice McDermott. It helped to answer questions I had and also broaden my view on the novel. I am now subscribed, happily being involved with your channel. ❤

[@DianeRehmShow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sellery6369]

I'm new to this chanel and i've found this conversation interesting and pleasant to listen. It's especially precious to hear from a Christian author. I watch a lot of book vlogs from the UK, Poland and the USA and unfortunately i see moving away from Christian values and God, as unpopular subjects that can only be spoken negatively about... I must add that Diane looks beautiful and is great on camera. I enjoyed this video. Thank you for this conversation.

[@DianeRehmShow]

The exploration of Catholicism, religion and faith more generally is a central to Alice McDermott's writing. I recommend you check out more of her work!