Charles M. Blow talks writing a memoir

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Fire Shut Up in My Bones, a memoir by Charles M. Blow, was released Sept. 23.  It chronicles his life growing up in Gibsland, Louisiana, up until Blow became the renowned journalist and commentator he is today. Blow is a columnist for The New York Times and a television commentator often seen on CNN and MSNBC. He sat down with Myah Williams to discuss the inspiration behind his deeply personal book. A portion of the interview can be heard here; the full-length conversation will be available on Oct. 10.