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Gail Godwin presents the 2008 National Book Award in Fiction to Peter Matthiessen, for "Shadow Country." Eric Bogosian introduces Godwin.
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Alvin Lederer 9 months ago

My name is Alvin Lederer and i'm a South Florida Historian. I have researched Edgar Watson for over 15 years and I had no doubt the my friend Peter Matthiessen would win this award. I know the hard work and sweat he has put into this book. He was never happy with the trilogy and wanted the book to be as a whole. I'm very proud of Peter and this is the highlight of his career. I count my self lucky to have known this man. Thank You Peter for me and The Watson Family for writing this book.
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