Atlantic staff writer Annie Lowery suffers from a rare liver condition that causes severe chronic itch. It led her to look into the stigma of itchiness, the itch-scratch cycle, and finding acceptance in her body. Also, we hear from screenwriter and author of one of the most anticipated novels of the season, Richard Price. His new novel, Lazarus Man, is about second chances. Price also wrote for the HBO shows The Wire, The Deuce and The Night Of. And Maureen Corrigan has two books to recommend if you're looking for inspiration, beauty, and humor. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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From WHYY in Philadelphia, I'm Terry Gross with Fresh AIR Weekend Today.
Itching, the kind that scratching only makes worse.
The kind that can take over your brain.
Itching.
It's just a little bit like disrespected.
You look like a dog with fleas.
It's like embarrassing to scratch yourself in public.
It's inappropriate to scratch yourself in public.
I think people just kind of don't take it very seriously.
Our guest Annie Lowery, a staff writer for the Atlantic, has written an article called why People Itch and How to Stop It.
She has severe chronic itch.
Also, we hear from screenwriter and author of one of the most anticipated novels of the season, Richard Price.
He wrote for HBO's the Wire and co created HBO's the Night of and the Outsider.
Several of his novels, including Clockers, were adapted into films.
He has a new novel and Maureen Corrigan recommends two books.
If you're looking for inspiration, beauty and humor.
That's coming up on FRESH AIR Weekend.
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