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The Cider House Rules A Novel (Modern Library)

John Irving

First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is John Irving's sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud's, ether addict and abortionist. It is als...

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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

Theo Von recalled reading the book frequently, noting how it highlighted children in foster care or adoption centers dressing up in hopes of being adopted. He also referenced the author’s New Hampshire roots and the theme of affluent kids attending private schools. The discussion was personal and anecdotal, reflecting his familiarity with the title rather than a formal endorsement.

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It was mentioned as a book he used to read often, referencing the children in foster care or adoption centers who sometimes tried to dress nicely or even in costumes to try and get adopted.

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I used to read that book Cider House Rules all the time and those kids out there you know they you know they trying to you know if you go into a foster place or a adoption center you know all the kids they put on like a nice shirt or if they don't have a nice shirt some kids will put on like a vest or a cape

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It was mentioned as a book written by John Irving, who's country is likely New Hampshire, along with a mention of rich kids going to private schools.

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I think that's John Irving country. He wrote a lot of those books, Cider House Rules.

Handsome

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Handsome

During the episode, Mae Martin referenced the book while speculating about Charlize Theron's potential role, using it as a comparison for the period setting they imagined. The hosts mentioned the title in passing rather than recommending it, noting its relevance to the era they were discussing. The overall tone was light and informal.

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The hosts referenced the novel while discussing CharlizeTheron's potential role, using it as a point of comparison for the period setting they imagined.

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We're talking Cider House Rules, Charlize.

We're talking Cider House Rules, Charlize. Yeah. Curly hair. Yeah, right? Gorgeous. Yeah, definitely gorgeous.

Prof G Markets

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Prof G Markets

The book was highlighted as a fantastic novel about a home for unwed mothers who become pregnant, with the host praising its storytelling and the author's reputation. It was recommended enthusiastically during the discussion.

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It was recommended as a fantastic book about a home for unwed mothers who get pregnant.

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By the way, did you ever see Cider House Rules by John Irving or did you ever read it? It's a fantastic book. It's about a home for unwed mothers who get pregnant and it's by John Irving, who is an outstanding author.

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Ed mentioned reading the novel after Garp and expressed that it was meaningful to him.

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I did pick up a book that kind of, I don't want to say changed my life, but the world, the world according to Garp and Cider House rules.

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