6/2: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles 02:41. ... the narrator watches as her father struggles for many unhappy decades to match the example of his father.

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That's it for the Book Report. It's been great fun to talk with you all year long about good books. Here's to many more in 2025. I'm Ron Charles. Until next time, read on!

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