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Thursday December 28, 2006

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10:00Mary Beth Busby & Megan Massey: "Dear Megan: Letters on Life, Love and Fragile X "(Capital Cares) (Rebroadcast)

Two mothers of sons with Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental retardation and autism, share stories of grief and triumph.

Guests

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.

11:00Claire Messud: "The Emperor's Children" (Knopf) (Rebroadcast)

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.

Guests

Claire Messud, author of "When the World Was Steady," "The Hunters," and "The Last Life."

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