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'Beautiful Ruins'

A book about moments that change your life

by Alyne Ellis, Prime Time Focus, March 26, 2013

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"Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter brings the reader the colors and cultures of both Italy and Hollywood. — Getty Images

Spanning 50 years, the new novel Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter brings the reader the colors and cultures of both Italy and Hollywood. Alyne Ellis talks with AARP book reviewer Allan Fallow about why he likes the story so much.

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