The Moth

A House Divided

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A poker player learns perseverance from her parents.

Tags Relocating Family Moving Trauma Addiction Mental health Education Parents Adversity Adolescence Wistful Sad Bittersweet Nostalgic Atmospheric

Storyteller

Annie Duke

Featured on

October 31, 2011

Recorded Date

July 20, 2011

“It was this still life with Mom, sitting at the table, with her cigarette in her brass ash tray, and her glass of scotch.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Annie Duke

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