John le Carré was my literary father, who taught me to be a close observer Anne Tyler was my mother, who showed me how to love even the stinkers Peter De Vries was my brother, who made me laugh by showing me how the combination of religion and sex can be a reliable engine of comedy Presented at Dr. Theresa A. Moseley's Passion Purpose & Peace Summit, September 2024 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geraldeverettjones.substack.com/subscribe