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Francisco Goldman made a big choice as a young man. He chose to spend a year in Guatemala living with his uncle instead of pursuing the master’s degree he could have had from a prestigious school offering him a full scholarship. It turned out to be one of the most consequential decisions of his early life.

This hour, Colin talks with Goldman about his new novel, Monkey Boy, a story about the legacy of violence on a family and much more, including how his decision to go to Guatemala has shaped his life.

GUEST:
Francisco Goldman - Author of seven books; his most recent is the novel Monkey Boy

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Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.

Francisco Goldman made a big choice as a young man. He chose to spend a year in Guatemala living with his uncle instead of pursuing the master&rsquo;s degree he could have had from a prestigious school offering him a full scholarship. It turned out to be one of the most consequential decisions of his early life.
This hour, Colin talks with Goldman about his new novel, <a href="https://groveatlantic.com/book/monkey-boy/">Monkey Boy</a>, a story about the legacy of violence on a family and much more, including how his decision to go to Guatemala has shaped his life.
GUEST:
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<li>Francisco Goldman&nbsp;- Author of seven books; his most recent is the novel&nbsp;Monkey Boy</li>
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Join the conversation on&nbsp;<a href="https://facebook.com/ColinMcShow">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/wnprcolin">Twitter</a>.
Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.

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