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A Memoir of Transition
The memoir recounted her gender transition in her 60s and the personal revelations that followed.
In her latest memoir, I Heard Her Call My Name. She writes about the bombshell she dropped in 2021, gender transitioning in her 60s.
— Episode: Best Of: Biden's Last Campaign / Trans W...
The memoir recounted her gender transition in her 60s and the personal revelations that followed.
In her latest memoir, I Heard Her Call My Name. She writes about the bombshell she dropped in 2021, gender transitioning in her 60s.
Lucy sought new book is titled I Heard Her Call My Name a memoir of transition.
The memoir was described as Lucy Sante's new book about her transition, detailing her personal journey and experiences at age 67.
As she writes in a new book titled, I Heard Her Call My Name, A Memoir of Transition, where she had been a visiting professor of photography and writing for over two decades.
Her latest book is called I Heard Her Call My Name, a memoir of transition.
A Novel of Old New York
The book was mentioned as one of Spufford's previous historical novels that demonstrate his detailed period storytelling.
As he's done in his previous historical novels, Golden Hill and Light Perpetual, Spufford layers this novel with period details.
— Episode: The Migrant Crisis In NYC
The book was mentioned as one of Spufford's previous historical novels that demonstrate his detailed period storytelling.
As he's done in his previous historical novels, Golden Hill and Light Perpetual, Spufford layers this novel with period details.
The host mentioned it as one of Spufford's previous historical novels, noted for its rich period detail that the new book also emulates.
As he's done in his previous historical novels, Golden Hill and Light Perpetual, Spufford layers this novel with period details.
A Novel
The title was cited alongside Golden Hill as part of Spufford's earlier historical works noted for their intricate worldbuilding.
As he's done in his previous historical novels, Golden Hill and Light Perpetual, Spufford layers this novel with period details.
— Episode: The Migrant Crisis In NYC
The title was cited alongside Golden Hill as part of Spufford's earlier historical works noted for their intricate worldbuilding.
As he's done in his previous historical novels, Golden Hill and Light Perpetual, Spufford layers this novel with period details.
The episode referenced it alongside Golden Hill as an earlier Spufford novel noted for its meticulous period detail.
As he's done in his previous historical novels, Golden Hill and Light Perpetual, Spufford layers this novel with period details.
A Radio Friendship
The host talked about his 1993 memoir that chronicled his long onair friendship with sportscaster Red Barber, highlighting Barber's offtopic stories about camellias, cats and weather.
Terry first spoke with Edwards in 1993 about his book Fridays with Red. It was about his long onair relationship with the great sportscaster Red Barber.
— Episode: Remembering Longtime NPR Host Bob Edward...
The host talked about his 1993 memoir that chronicled his long onair friendship with sportscaster Red Barber, highlighting Barber's offtopic stories about camellias, cats and weather.
Terry first spoke with Edwards in 1993 about his book Fridays with Red. It was about his long onair relationship with the great sportscaster Red Barber.
The book explored Edwards' long onair relationship with sportscaster Red Barber.
Terry first spoke with Edwards in 1993 about his book Fridays with Red. It was about his long onair relationship with the great sportscaster Red Barber.
Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science
Benjamin Breen discussed his new book, explaining that it examined Margaret Mead's psychedelic research, the Cold War context, and the early, troubled birth of psychedelic science.
Also, Benjamin Breen talks about his book Tripping on Utopia, Margaret Mead, The Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science.
— Episode: Best Of: Emma Stone / The Birth Of Psych...
Benjamin Breen discussed his new book, explaining that it examined Margaret Mead's psychedelic research, the Cold War context, and the early, troubled birth of psychedelic science.
Also, Benjamin Breen talks about his book Tripping on Utopia, Margaret Mead, The Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science.
Breen's new book is called Tripping on Utopia, Margaret Mead, The Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science.
Benjamin Breen is the author of Tripping on Utopia, Margaret Mead, The Cold War, and The Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science.
The host introduced it as Breen's new book that examines Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the troubled birth of psychedelic science, noting that it was the focus of the interview.
Breen's new book is called Tripping on Utopia, Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science.
My guest, Benjamin Breen, is the author of the new book, Tripping on Utopia, Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science.
Benjamin Breen is the author of Tripping on Utopia, Margaret Mead, The Cold War, and The Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science.
Origins of the Global Drug Trade (The Early Modern Americas)
He mentioned his earlier book, noting that it had won a 2021 medal from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
His previous book, The Age of Intoxication, Origins of the Global Drug Trade, won a medal in 2021 from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
— Episode: Best Of: Emma Stone / The Birth Of Psych...
He mentioned his earlier book, noting that it had won a 2021 medal from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
His previous book, The Age of Intoxication, Origins of the Global Drug Trade, won a medal in 2021 from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
The host mentioned it as Breen's previous book, noting that it won a 2021 medal from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
His previous book, The Age of Intoxication, Origins of the Global Drug Trade, won a medal in 2021 from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
A Novel
The novel was praised for being inspired by true events on Malaga Island, an interracial fishing community that was destroyed in 1911.
Paul Harding's This Other Eden is inspired by true events on Malaga Island, Maine, once home to an interracial fishing community that was forcibly removed in 1911.
— Episode: Best Of: Colman Domingo On 'Rustin' / Co...
The novel was praised for being inspired by true events on Malaga Island, an interracial fishing community that was destroyed in 1911.
Paul Harding's This Other Eden is inspired by true events on Malaga Island, Maine, once home to an interracial fishing community that was forcibly removed in 1911.
Harding's novel, inspired by true events on Malaga Island, explores a forgotten interracial fishing community. It was presented as a powerful historical work.
Paul Harding's This Other Eden is inspired by true events on Malaga Island, Maine, which was once home to an interracial fishing community.
Meditation of a Modern Believer
The memoir was noted as his 2013 collection of poems and essays, titled My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer, exploring themes of darkness and faith.
His 2013 memoir with poems is titled My Bright Abyss, Meditation of a Modern Believer.
— Episode: Facing Death, A Poet Searches For Meanin...
The memoir was noted as his 2013 collection of poems and essays, titled My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer, exploring themes of darkness and faith.
His 2013 memoir with poems is titled My Bright Abyss, Meditation of a Modern Believer.
In his memoir My Bright Abyss he writes about the pain you were in in one of your earlier books.
My Bright Abyss and the new one zero at the bone you have a lot of poems by you and by others.
the memoir My Bright Abyss and the new one Zero at the Bone you have a lot of poems by you and by others.
The memoir, published in 2013, was noted as a collection of poems exploring themes of despair, faith, and personal struggle.
His 2013 memoir with poems is titled My Bright Abyss, Meditation of a Modern Believer.
Living on the edge of death he's been in remission ... your memoirs My Bright Abyss and the new one Zero at the Bone you have a lot of poems by you and by others.
Israel's Battle for Its Inner Soul
The book examined ideological, religious, ethnic and generational divisions within Israel and showed how these fractures have contributed to the country's shift to the right.
Her latest book, The Land of Hope and Fear, Israel's Battle for its Inner Soul, is about the generational, ideological, religious, and ethnic conflicts within Israel.
— Episode: Examining The Divisions Within Israel
The book examined ideological, religious, ethnic and generational divisions within Israel and showed how these fractures have contributed to the country's shift to the right.
Her latest book, The Land of Hope and Fear, Israel's Battle for its Inner Soul, is about the generational, ideological, religious, and ethnic conflicts within Israel.
Her recent book is called The Land of Hope and Fear, Israel's Battle for its Inner Soul.
Her new book is called The Land of Hope and Fear, Israel's Battle for Its Inner Soul.
The Land of Hope and Fear, Israel's Battle for Its Inner Soul.
She's also the author of the recent book, The Land of Hope and Fear, Israel's Battle for Its Inner Soul.
The book was mentioned as the new work of an upcoming guest, described as covering Israel's ideological, religious, ethnic and generational tensions.
Her new book, The Land of Hope and Fear, Israel's Battle for its Inner Soul is about ideological, religious, ethnic and generational tensions within Israel.
A novel
Wright released a satirical novel that follows a naive rancher who is thrust into the Texas state legislature, exposing the colorful and often corrupt world of state politics.
His new novel is titled Mr. Texas.
— Episode: Lawrence Wright On 'Mr. Texas'
Wright released a satirical novel that follows a naive rancher who is thrust into the Texas state legislature, exposing the colorful and often corrupt world of state politics.
His new novel is titled Mr. Texas.
You know, this book, apart from being a fun read, which it is, raises a question, why should people across the country care about what happens in Texas politics?
The book is called Mr. Texas.
His new novel is called Mr. Texas.
Lawrence Wright's latest novel was described as a story about a naive rancher who ends up in the Texas legislature, and the title was given as Mr. Texas.
It's about a naive rancher who lucks into a seat in the state legislature where he meets lobbyists, influence peddlers, conspiracy mongers, and power brokers. The book is Mr. Texas. I hope you can join us.
Lawrence Wright, best known for best-selling books about Al-Qaeda and Scientology. His new novel takes on the colorful world of Texas politics.
How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet
The host introduced Goldfarb's new book Crossings, which examines how road ecology is shaping the planet's future. Goldfarb discussed the book's focus on roadrelated threats to wildlife and possible solutions.
I just learned about this in the new book, Crossings, how road ecology is shaping the future of our planet.
— Episode: How Roads & Highways Affect Wildlife
The host introduced Goldfarb's new book Crossings, which examines how road ecology is shaping the planet's future. Goldfarb discussed the book's focus on roadrelated threats to wildlife and possible solutions.
I just learned about this in the new book, Crossings, how road ecology is shaping the future of our planet.
My guest is Ben Goldfarb. His new book is called Crossings, How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.
Let's get back to my interview with Ben Goldfarb, author of the new book, Crossings, How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.
Ben Goldfarb is the author of the new book, Crossings, How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.
Goldfarb's new book about road ecology was introduced as "Crossings, How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet."
His new book is Crossings, How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.
A Novel
The book was referenced as Groff's earlier domestic fiction before she moved on to historical works like The Matrix and The Vaster Wilds.
The domestic fiction of Fates and Furies was followed by the medieval historical fiction of The Matrix, which in turn is now followed by the eerie survival story of The Vaster Wilds.
— Episode: Best Of: Casting Dir. Allison Jones / Th...
The book was referenced as Groff's earlier domestic fiction before she moved on to historical works like The Matrix and The Vaster Wilds.
The domestic fiction of Fates and Furies was followed by the medieval historical fiction of The Matrix, which in turn is now followed by the eerie survival story of The Vaster Wilds.
The earlier novel by Groff was mentioned as part of her literary progression before the medieval historical fiction The Matrix.
I always like to check out Groff's latest novels because she's such an evocative writer who always sets herself the challenge of doing something different. The domestic fiction of Fates and Furies was followed by the medieval historical fiction of The Matrix, which in turn is now followed by the eerie survival story of the Vaster Wilds.
The novel was highlighted as a recent mystery set in a college football environment, praised for its energetic storytelling.
The stakes are less galactic and far funnier in Eli Cranor's rollicking mystery novel, Mississippi Blue 42, the perfect whoopee cushion for those like me who were psyched for the upco...
— Episode: Malala Finds Her Way
The novel was highlighted as a recent mystery set in a college football environment, praised for its energetic storytelling.
The stakes are less galactic and far funnier in Eli Cranor's rollicking mystery novel, Mississippi Blue 42, the perfect whoopee cushion for those like me who were psyched for the upcoming college football playoffs.
The novel was highlighted as a rollicking mystery set at a fictional Mississippi university, featuring a rookie FBI agent.
The stakes are less galactic and far funnier in Eli Cranor's rollicking mystery novel, Mississippi Blue 42, the perfect whoopee cushion for those like me who were psyched for the upcoming college football playoffs.
A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate
The book examined the rise of whitesupremacist violence in Orange County and linked a 2014 murder to a broader new age of hate. It was presented as Lichtblau's latest investigative work.
His latest book is American Reich, A Murder in Orange County, NeoNazis, and A New Age of Hate.
— Episode: The Growing Power & Influence Of White S...
The book examined the rise of whitesupremacist violence in Orange County and linked a 2014 murder to a broader new age of hate. It was presented as Lichtblau's latest investigative work.
His latest book is American Reich, A Murder in Orange County, NeoNazis, and A New Age of Hate.
His new book is American Reich, A Murder in Orange County, NeoNazis, and a New Age of Hate.
Eric Lischblau's book is American Reich, A Murder in Orange County, NeoNazis, and A New Age of Hate.
The book examined the rise of violent bigotry and whitesupremacy in the United States, focusing on events in Orange County, California, including a murder committed by a young neoNazi.
Lichtblau's new book, American Reich, examines the trend through events in Orange County, California, including a murder committed by a young neoNazi.
How Our Spoiled Elites Blew America's Inheritance of Liberty, Security, and Prosperity
The later book was characterized as angry and shrill, railing against elites and Marxist Democrats.
And then a decade later, there's Decades of Decadence, which you describe as angry, at times shrill. It rails against elites and Marxist Democrats.
— Episode: Marco Rubio’s Shift From Trump Critic To...
The later book was characterized as angry and shrill, railing against elites and Marxist Democrats.
And then a decade later, there's Decades of Decadence, which you describe as angry, at times shrill. It rails against elites and Marxist Democrats.
Rubio's later book, Decades of Decadence, was described as angry and shrill, railing against elites and Marxist Democrats.
And then a decade later, there's Decades of Decadence, which you describe as angry, at times shrill. It rails against elites and Marxist Democrats.
It was mentioned as a previous work that acted as a companion to his new book, focusing on grief and his late wife.
In a way, his new book is a companion to his book Levels of Life, which was in part about grief and the death of his wife, Pat Kavanaugh, who is also his literary agent.
— Episode: Novelist Julian Barnes Faces Mortality W...
It was mentioned as a previous work that acted as a companion to his new book, focusing on grief and his late wife.
In a way, his new book is a companion to his book Levels of Life, which was in part about grief and the death of his wife, Pat Kavanaugh, who is also his literary agent.
It was a previous memoir that dealt with the death of his wife, Pat Cavanaugh.
In a way, his new book is a companion to his book Levels of Life, which is in part about the death of his wife, Pat Cavanaugh.
It was described as a reflective memoir that chronicled Vance's upbringing, became a cultural touchstone and a ticket to fame, and was repeatedly referenced as evidence of his complex background.
Vance has reflection, and that's evident on every page of Hillbilly Elegy. He has complexity. He's capable of complex thought.
— Episode: The Talented Mr. Vance
It was described as a reflective memoir that chronicled Vance's upbringing, became a cultural touchstone and a ticket to fame, and was repeatedly referenced as evidence of his complex background.
Vance has reflection, and that's evident on every page of Hillbilly Elegy. He has complexity. He's capable of complex thought.
Did you find or learn from anyone you talked to any contradictions between the man that he describes himself as in Hillbilly Elegy and some of the realities that people responded to once that book came out?
When he published Hillbilly Elegy, which is the story of his upbringing, it became his ticket to fame, but it was a kind of tarnished ticket because it explained his world to elites and was used to justify his turning against the class he had fought so hard to join.
The memoir belongs in an era that no longer exists. It came out in the summer of 2016, went nowhere at first, then caught on after interviews and became a key explanation of the Trumpvoter world for the elites.
Not the guy who wrote Hillbilly Elegy or spoke so eloquently about the book and about his own upbringing.
The conversation referenced Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique as a work that described the restrictions on women in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Had they read Betty Friedan, who in The Feminine Mystique wrote about the restrictions on women in the 50s and early 60s and how they were expected to limit their lives to wife and mo...
— Episode: Historian & Former Harvard President Dre...
The conversation referenced Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique as a work that described the restrictions on women in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Had they read Betty Friedan, who in The Feminine Mystique wrote about the restrictions on women in the 50s and early 60s and how they were expected to limit their lives to wife and mother.
I do think Betty Friedan describes her life so well. I doubt she ever read Betty Friedan. The book came out just a couple of years before my mother died in the early 60s.
A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
The host introduced Erik Larson's new book as a saga of hubris, heartbreak and heroism set at the dawn of the Civil War.
His new book is The Demon of Unrest, a saga of hubris, heartbreak and heroism at the dawn of the Civil War.
— Episode: Erik Larson On The Dawn Of The Civil War
The host introduced Erik Larson's new book as a saga of hubris, heartbreak and heroism set at the dawn of the Civil War.
His new book is The Demon of Unrest, a saga of hubris, heartbreak and heroism at the dawn of the Civil War.
His new book is The Demon of Unrest, a saga of hubris, heartbreak and heroism at the dawn of the Civil War.
His new book is The Demon of Unrest, a saga of hubris, heartbreak and heroism at the dawn of the Civil War.
A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
The book tells the dramatic 1741 shipwreck and survival saga of the British vessel The Wager. It was highlighted as an adventurous historical narrative.
The Wager tells the tale of a British ship of that name that broke apart off the coast of Patagonia in 1741.
— Episode: Breaking The Menstruation Taboo
The book tells the dramatic 1741 shipwreck and survival saga of the British vessel The Wager. It was highlighted as an adventurous historical narrative.
The Wager tells the tale of a British ship of that name that broke apart off the coast of Patagonia in 1741.
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