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MN Author Alison McGhee talks "What I Leave Behind"

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published March 1, 2019 at 2:06 PM CST
www.alisonmcghee.com

Alison McGhee's latest book for readers 14+ is sparse, lovely and memorable.  Main character Will is a walker.  He walks to deal with the troubles of life. 

Sometimes you got to walk the day out of you. You know? Walk it right out through the soles of your feet.

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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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