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A daughter, a father and a family's struggle with 'American Bulk'

2025-07-04

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Rebroadcast: In the U.S., shopping is almost a religion. For Emily Mester’s family, Costco was their Sunday ritual. In her new book, 'American Bulk,' Mester tells the story of how her family struggled with the desire to own everything they possibly could.

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