But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. ~Matthew 19:30

Author Tom Wolfe discusses his latest novel, Back to Blood

Posted: 2014-02-22

Published on Jul 23, 2013

This week on Uncommon Knowledge author Tom Wolfe discusses the ideas and inspirations for Back to Blood, a story of decadence and the new America. In the book , Wolfe paints a story of a decaying culture enduring constant uncertainty. Heroes are spurned and abused, and values are dissolving; the message seems to be to stick with the good values.

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