This Ordinary Stardust

By Shelley Irwin

Published June 24, 2024 at 10:13 AM EDT

Dr. Alan Townsend shares his book.

Experiencing catastrophic diagnoses with a 4 year old daughter and scientist wife, author father/husband Dr. Alan Townsend used scientific inquiry as a life boat. His book This Ordinary Stardust shares his path from grief to wonder, offering hope that life could carry on. We talk to Dr. Townsend.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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