Jonathan Franzen Thought About Adopting Iraqi Baby

franzenThe weirdness is why he wanted to adopt an Iraqi baby. “One of the things that had put me in mind of adoption was a sense of alienation from the younger generation,” he said. “They seemed politically not the way they should be as young people. I thought people were supposed to be idealistic and angry. And they seemed kind of cynical and not very angry.”

If people still read books then Jonathan Franzen would be a big star. They don’t so he has to say nutty shit just to get people to pay attention.

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