Angela Flournoy’s 'The Wilderness' focuses on a Black, female ‘chosen family’
October 1, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe group of friends at the center of Angela Flournoy’s new novel, The Wilderness, are figuring out how to navigate life as they enter middle age. NPR’s Juana Summers spoke with the author about the evolving journey of her characters and what their ups and downs say about the dynamics of long-term friendships.
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