Book Parties and Festivals

"Thoughts Without Cigarettes: A Memoir"

Oscar Hijuelos

About the Program

Oscar Hijuelos talks about growing up in New York City in the 1950s as the son of Cuban immigrants and his subsequent life as a writer.  This event was part of the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest. 

About the Authors

Oscar Hijuelos

Oscar Hijuelos is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love."  For more, visit: oscarhijuelos.com. 


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Program Information

"Thoughts Without Cigarettes: A Memoir"

Past Airings

  • Sunday, August 21st at 8:45am (ET)
  • Sunday, July 24th at 6:15pm (ET)
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