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Author Lee Cole hopes for empathy while exploring division

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Lee Cole's debut novel, Groundskeeping, takes place in his home state of Kentucky. But even if you're not familiar with the Kentucky landscape, the emotional landscape of the novel feels very familiar. The story picks up a few weeks before the 2016 Presidential election and introduces us to the main character, Owen, who is trying to find his place in the world.

In this episode, Charity Nebbe talks with Cole, who is a graduate of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop.

Guests:

  • Lee Cole, author of Groundskeeping, and graduate of the Iowa Writer's Workshop
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
Matthew Alvarez
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa