Writer Susan Orlean on the power of the ordinary

Author of multiple books, and longstanding writer for The New Yorker magazine, Susan Orlean is passionate about telling the stories of ordinary people, and showing why they are interesting. She is in Australia this week on a speaking tour.

Guest: Susan Orlean. Most recent book 'Joyride: a memoir' (Allen & Unwin) One of her better known books is The Orchid Thief, later made into the Academy Award winning film Adaptation, starring Meryl Streep as Susan.

Producer: Ann Arnold