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Frank Bruni narrates The Beauty of Dusk in a tone of calm wisdom. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile contributor Alan Minskoff discuss how Bruni, a columnist and critic for The New York Times, became partially blind after a stroke. As the medical establishment struggled to discover what exactly happened, Bruni learned to adapt to his new reality. He expands the work to reflect on the nature of aging and the value of knowledge and wisdom as one grows older. Throughout, listeners will find themselves enveloped by Bruni’s hopeful tone.
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