Cider House Rules
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Cider House Rules has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025).
The Cider House Rules (1985) is a Bildungsroman by American writer John Irving that was later adapted into a 1999 film by Lasse Hallström and a stage play by Peter Parnell. Set in the pre– and post–World War II era, the story tells of a young man named Homer Wells growing up in an orphanage under the guidance of Dr. Wilbur Larch, an obstetrician and abortion provider. It shows Homer's coming of age as he eventually sets off on his own.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Author | John Irving |
| Published | 1985 |
| Publisher | Johathan Cape Limited |
| Subjects | American fiction (fictional works by one author), Physicians, fiction, Maine, fiction |
| ISBN | 9780345915573 |
| Genre | American fiction (fictional works by one author), Physicians, fiction, Maine, fiction |
Who talks about Cider House Rules on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Cider House Rules; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Short Stuff: Pies | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is Cider House Rules mentioned alongside?
Cider House Rules is most often mentioned alongside lemon ice box pie, Amelia Simmons and Paula Tommpkins.
Mentioned together: lemon ice box pie, Amelia Simmons, Paula Tommpkins, domesticating crops, ready whip, pumpkin pie, Herbert Hoover, magic lemon cream pies, Stuff You Should Know, Florida Keys