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MPR News host Tom Weber talks with Gustavus Adolphus College professor 

 about her unique, philosophical look at addiction and recovery and new book "Life on the Rocks."

Correction (May 31, 2016): An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the location of Gustavus Adolphus College.

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Peg O'Connor, professor at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, talks about her new book "Life on the Rocks."

A professor at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter has written a new book that explores how people can find meaning in addiction and recovery, which she knows from first had experience. Peg O'Connor is a professor of Philosophy and General Women, and Sexuality Studies at Gustavus. The book is called "Life on the Rocks." She visited with MPR News host Tom Weber to talk about it. 5/27/16

A philosophical look at addiction and recovery

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