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Peter Mendelsund discusses 'Weepers,' his novel about professional mourners

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By Scott Simon

Published June 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM EDT

NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Mendelsund about his new novel, "Weepers," which features professional mourners.

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