John IRVING on InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse

Since publishing his first novel at the age of twenty-six, this Oscar-winner John Irving has gone on to establish himself as one of the most inventive and talented novelists in America. His books, which include The World According to Garp, The Hotel New Hampshire, The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, explore a wide range of topics and situations-- from feminism to religion, and from sexuality to oddities like performing bears. On this episode of "InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse," our conversation with bestselling author and screenwriter John Irving.

[@mackfarlainethebarenakedau5113]

A Prayer for Owen Meany and A Widow for One Year are two of my favorite books to read, save for a couple things. Not only of John Irving, but in general.

[@RheaF4]

One of my most favorite authors of all time. I've read and re-read several of his novels and the impact they leave is just as strong. Thank you for all the amazing and heartbreaking and triumphant stories!

[@maryjensen5716]

A prayer for Owen meany is a masterpiece.

[@pillepalle6364]

very true

[@R4WxPR3D4T0R]

@@pillepalle6364 I'm reading it for the first time (currently about halfway through The Finger chapter).
Have no idea how it will end. However, I'm concerned at a few of John's (Irving) choices in terms of answers and how the overall story will end, but I will wait and see how things play out.
I will definitely be reading more of John's work. I love his prose; it's very relaxing.

[@mattwesterhold9625]

Irving says during the interview, "I became a writer because of reading Charles Dickens and wanting to write a novel like that."
In "The World According to Garp," he wrote about a writer's ambitions: "To keep everyone alive, forever. Even the ones who must die in the end. They're the most important ones to keep alive," and "A writer must love and worry each detail."
Good stuff.

[@KhanKalas1]

one of the best authors.

[@martinenathalierioux1711]

Great, great writer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MaryAnn95010]

I love this interview. Just finished "Until I Find You"...feel weird like I usually do after finishing an Irving novel. I just need more...this interview helps.

[@rogerkelly2827]

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[@MyLovelyDeadFriends]

i love this man

[@vitaluz605]

I have read many of his books. Excellent, modern and intertvining stories🌷

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Am I the only one annoyed that they talk about “This book”, “latest book” etc but are not telling us the title of the book during the interview?