Dust to Dust is an extraordinary memoir about ordinary things: life and death, war and peace, the explorations of childhood and revelations of adulthood. In chapters themed around elemental things—water, metal, bone, blood—Benjamin Busch weaves together a vivid record of his life. Busch—a decorated U.S. Marine officer who served two combat tours in Iraq, acclaimed actor on The Wire, and son of celebrated novelist Frederick Busch – brings us this unforgettable meditation on life, death, and how the child we were remains alive in us all.
Rachel Bressler, Associate Publisher of Ecco Books, sat down with Benjamin to discuss his memoir; his inspiration, his experiences and his mom, the librarian!
Busch on not being much of a reader:
Busch on why libraries are important:
Busch on why books are important:
Busch on the genesis of his memoir:
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– Annie