Conversation: Eleanor Henderson, author of "Ten Thousand Saints"

The transcript discusses Eleanor Henderson's debut novel, '10,000 Saints,' set in the 1980s East Village punk scene. It explores themes of youth culture, family dynamics, and the straight edge subculture. Henderson shares her inspiration, drawn from her husband's experiences, and her approach to writing a coming-of-age story. The novel addresses the challenges faced by a generation rebelling against their parents, the flower children. Henderson also talks about the writing process and the pressure to appeal to a wide audience.

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