Remembering Phil Simmons

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By John Walters on Monday, November 15, 2004.
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Phil Simmons was a New Hampshire writer best known for his memoir "Learning to Fall" about his struggle with ALS. Host John Walters talks with documentary filmmaker Garry Beitel about his film about Phil, and also with Phil's widow Kathryn Field about the recent publication of Phil's only novel.

A Philip Simmons Evening"" will be held Friday November 19th at the Holderness School.

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