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October 26, 2006 richard ford, author of the sportswriter and independence day, has written a new novel entitled the lay of the land. Description book independence day by richard ford independence day follows frank bascombe, a new jersey real estate agent, through the titular holiday weekend as he visits his exwife, his. Read free book excerpt from independence day by richard ford, page 1 of 4. Richard ford is simply brilliant at capturing the uncapturable. Now, a decade later, frank bascombe returns, with a new lease on life and real estate, and. Independence day, by richard ford request pdf researchgate. The questions, discussion topics, suggested reading list, and author biography that follow are intended to enhance your groups reading and discussion of richard fords pulitzer prizewinning.
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