In this 1984 interview, James Carroll compares himself to the main character in his book, Prince of Peace, while paralleling events in the book to his own life. He also discusses his first novel, Madonna Red, and gives reasons for his decision to become a priest. James Carroll is also the author of Mortal Friends and An American Requiem, the National Book Award winner.

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For many years most of the best writers of the English language found their way to Don Swaim's CBS Radio studio in New York. Wired for Books is proud to webcast these interviews in RealAudio.