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The Great American Read

Heroes

Season 1 Episode 4 | 52m 25s

We examine books on America鈥檚 list that feature heroic characters. Celebrities, literary experts, authors and everyday book lovers discuss why our favorite heroes are complex and relatable, from the everyday hero to the tragic and unlikely or anti-hero.

Aired: 09/24/18 | Expires: 03/31/21
The Great American Read is made possible by the Anne Ray Foundation and public television viewers. Additional engagement funding for The Great American Read is made possible by CPB.
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The Great American Read Book Club
Hear from two members of The Great American Read Book Club.
Clip: S1 E8 | 1:34
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Preview
Hosted by Meredith Vieira, the search for America鈥檚 best-loved novel.
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Grand Finale | Preview
The final episode will celebrate all 100 books and unveil the #1 best-loved book.
Preview: S1 E8 | 0:30
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Outlander
Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.
Clip: S1 E7 | 2:56
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Little Women
Gayle King and others discuss Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women.
Clip: S1 E6 | 3:28
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Anne of Green Gables
Margaret Atwood and others discuss Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables.
Clip: S1 E6 | 3:42
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Americanah
Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.
Clip: S1 E6 | 3:08
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The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Author and retired NFL player, Chris Kluwe, discusses The Hitchhiker鈥檚 Guide to the Galaxy
Clip: S1 E7 | 3:03
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
The novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, is discussed.
Clip: S1 E7 | 3:08
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Beloved
Artist, Zeniba Britt, discusses why she is a fan of the Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved.
Clip: S1 E5 | 3:50