People living their lives, just like the rest of us. Plus an extra life.
Prologue
Susan Bergman's father was a family man, head of the church choir, and, secretly, having sex with men. He died before his children had a chance to really talk to him about what they should make of his hidden life. This, and other stories of parents deceiving their children. (3 minutes)
The Book Tour
When Susan Bergman wrote a book about her family's experience, other gay men tried to explain her father's actions to her. (17 minutes)
Lighten Up
Sketches from the neo-futurists on the subject of double lives. Then, host Ira Glass discovers that his mom is being quoted in national magazines as a "sexpert." (12 minutes)
Sins Of The Fathers
Susan Bergman returns to read an excerpt from her book. (8 minutes)
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