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Two mothers of sons with Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental retardation and autism, share stories of grief and triumph.
Mary Beth Busby, a founding board member of the Fragile X Research Foundation (FRAXA).
Megan Massey, registered nurse and vice president of the Board of Directors of FRAXA.
Diane talks with the author about her satirical comedy of manners about life among thirty-somethings in New York during the months leading up to and immediately following 9/11.
Claire Messud, author of "When the World Was Steady," "The Hunters," and "The Last Life."