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Afternoon Reading: Alice Munro - Too Much Happiness

Afternoon Reading: Alice Munro - Too Much Happiness: Episode 3: Wood

Too Much Happiness

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Episode 3: Wood

Alice Munro - Too Much Happiness

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The story of a marriage, and a man who goes into the bush to fell trees and slips.

The story of a marriage, and a moment in time when what was lost is regained. A late afternoon in a snowy wood and a casual, careless slip are all it takes. Read by Barbara Barnes.

Series of short stories from the new collection by Canadian author Alice Munro. 

The story of a marriage and a moment in time when what was lost is regained, and the mixed emotions that engenders. A late afternoon in a snowy wood and a casual, careless slip are all it takes 

Read by Barbara Barnes.

Abridged by Sally Marmion.

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Series of short stories from the new collection by Canadian author Alice Munro

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