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Scott Simon's Family: 'In Praise Of Adoption'

Caroline Richard Simon holds Elise Simon, 11 months old, on the day her adoption was approved by Chinese officials in Nanchang. Courtesy of Scott Simon hide caption

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Scott Simon's Family: 'In Praise Of Adoption'

Scott Simon's Family: 'In Praise Of Adoption'

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Tum Jo Mile Asha Bhosle
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Orson's Theme [*] Bill Evans
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Sunset Afternoon Charlie Haden Quartet West
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Pay The Cab Fare ... And Meet The Author, Too

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The Week's Best Stories From NPR Books

Pay The Cab Fare ... And Meet The Author, Too

Pay The Cab Fare ... And Meet The Author, Too

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Weather Shy [from the Film "Invisible Circus"] Yo La Tengo
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Connections Horace Silver
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Hurricane Katrina: As Seen On TV, Five Years Later

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Hurricane Katrina: As Seen On TV, Five Years Later

Hurricane Katrina: As Seen On TV, Five Years Later

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