The Great American Read

What We Do For Love

Episode 6 | 52m 19s | WETA Passport

How do our favorite novels reflect what we do for love? From classic romance to family dramas, from unrequited passion to unforgettable first love, we take a look at our best-loved books that feature the most important emotion in our lives. And we examine why we are drawn to these stories.

Aired: 10/09/18 | Expires: 05/22/28 | Rating: TV-PG

The Great American Read is made possible by the Anne Ray Foundation and public television viewers. Additional engagement funding for The Great American Read is made possible by CPB.

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