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Office Ladies

The Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate The Office re-watch podcast for you. Each week Jenna and Angela will break down an episode of The Office and give exclusive behind the scene stories that only two people who were there, can tell you.

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Bug

Tracy Letts

Mentioned 5 months ago

Friday Chit Chat: Kid Snacks & John Wick Receipts

The speaker and her partner saw this play during their New York trip, and the speaker found it to be a love story layered with themes about being infected by an idea while living in an echo chamber.

We saw this play. We saw Bug. It's still out. You can still catch it on Broadway. It was written by Tracy Letts years ago, but it's still like so relevant.

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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, 1)

Rebecca Yarros

Mentioned 1 year ago

Office Ladies News, The Plan & Dragons

Jenna Fischer initially resisted reading this fantasy novel but eventually enjoyed it immensely, calling it one of her favorite books of the year. The book features dragons and a military training academy.

It was a fantasy novel. It has dragons in it.

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The PLAN

Kendra J. Adachi

Mentioned 1 year ago

Office Ladies News, The Plan & Dragons

The podcast hosts discussed Kendra Adachi's book, "The Plan," which offers relatable tools for managing busy schedules. They described it as a game changer and highlighted its practical approach to time management.

She has a new book coming out. It's called The Plan.

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The Actor's Life

Jenna Fischer

Mentioned 1 year ago

Livin' the Dream, Pt 1, with Michael Imperioli

Jenna Fischer has a whole chapter about her awkward first headshots in her book The Actor's Life.

And I actually have a whole chapter about it in my book, The Actor's Life and you can see them all but I'll share these online.

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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)

J. R. R. Tolkien

Mentioned 1 year ago

Paper Airplane

It was mentioned when discussing Angela's cat names, specifically Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbit, a reference from the books and stories.

Pollock Baggins...Crinkle-Pus, Tinky...There are two Lord of the Rings references in these cat names.

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ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal

ESV Bibles

Mentioned 1 year ago

Paper Airplane

A passage from the book was read by Blake Robbins at Jim and Pam's wedding, and a clip from the wedding episode was shown at the end of the podcast episode, to reflect the importance of this scene in comparison to the Jim and Pam storyline.

They have this flashback to their wedding of Jim's brother, you know, reading from Corinthians.

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The Twilight Saga

Stephenie Meyer

Mentioned 1 year ago

A Look Back on Weight Loss, Part 2

It was mentioned as part of the registry for Andy and Angela's wedding.

Twilight Thick Non-See-Through Shower Curtain.

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Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama

Bob Odenkirk

Mentioned 2 years ago

An Interview with Bob Odenkirk

Bob mentioned writing his memoir called Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama and it talked about his experience in show business.

I've told this story in my book.

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Zilot & Other Important Rhymes

Bob Odenkirk

Mentioned 2 years ago

An Interview with Bob Odenkirk

Bob's book of whimsical poems, Zilot & Other Important Rhymes, was illustrated by his daughter, Erin Odenkirk.

He also published Zylot and Other Important Rhymes.

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How to Be Perfect

Michael Schur

Mentioned 2 years ago

A Look Back on Counseling

The podcast hosts briefly discuss the book, suggesting that it might contain the moral answer to the question of whether Pam's dishonest promotion is ethical or ambitious.

I bet Mike Schur's book, How to Be Perfect, would tell us the moral answer to this question.

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Acadia National Park

Kaiser James

Mentioned 2 years ago

An Interview with Jake Lacy

Jake Lacey mentioned performing in Tom Stoppard's Acadia when he was 16 or 17 years old. He worked with professional actors and realized he wanted to be an actor.

And I was in Tom Stoppard's Acadia when I was like 16, I think 17.

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A Moveable Feast

Ernest Hemingway

Mentioned 2 years ago

An Interview with John Krasinski

John Krasinski mentioned that he read "A Movable Feast" at the same cafes that Hemingway wrote them in Paris. Angela Kinsey said she had a paperback copy on her nightstand.

And it was full nerdville I had the best time ever John

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Yann Martel

Life of Pi

The book was referenced by Andy in an email where he mentions that he got really introspective after watching the movie based on the book.

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Andy's sold the boat, got super drunk, then watched Life of Pie got really introspective.

— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

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Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

The book was referenced by Andy in an email where he mentions that he got really introspective after watching the movie based on the book.

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Andy's sold the boat, got super drunk, then watched Life of Pie got really introspective.

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J. R. R. Tolkien

The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author

Illustrated by JRR Tolkien

The book was mentioned by Andy in an email when he suggests that he might see the movie based on the book.

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Maybe see the hobbit.

— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

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Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

The book was mentioned by Andy in an email when he suggests that he might see the movie based on the book.

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Maybe see the hobbit.

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Nora Ephron

When Harry Met Sally. . .

The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna had memorized, as she used to listen to it on cassette tape during her commute.

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When Harry met Sally.

— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

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Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna had memorized, as she used to listen to it on cassette tape during her commute.

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When Harry met Sally.

And I would listen to it in the car because you didn't have a radio.

And so I would listen to two things on that drive. I would listen to the Les Mizz soundtrack and I would listen to when Harry met Sally, the movie.

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Paul David Tripp

Come, Let Us Adore Him

A Daily Advent Devotional

Dwight recited a poem called Advent by Ronye Maria Rilke, a famous romantic German poet.

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The poem that Dwight is reciting is a poem called Advent by a famous romantic German poet, Ronye Maria Rilke.

— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

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Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

Dwight recited a poem called Advent by Ronye Maria Rilke, a famous romantic German poet.

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The poem that Dwight is reciting is a poem called Advent by a famous romantic German poet, Ronye Maria Rilke.

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Dan Pedersen

Topgun

An American Story

The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna knows almost every line to, which was revealed when she was watching the movie with her children and quoting lines.

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But one that I know almost every line two is top-gunned.

— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

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Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna knows almost every line to, which was revealed when she was watching the movie with her children and quoting lines.

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But one that I know almost every line two is top-gunned.

But I watched it with the kids and they were so annoyed with me because I kept saying the lines just to walk in the park, ma'am.

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James Mottram

Die Hard

The Ultimate Visual History

The book was discussed extensively in the episode, especially the debate about whether or not it is a Christmas movie. The book was the catalyst for a storyline in the episode and was referenced several times in conversation. Several quotes were shared from the movie, and there was a deleted scene featuring Jake Lacey, who plays Pete, acting out the entire movie.

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I hope German terrorists don't take over the Christmas party or a whole half to go all John McLean on them.

— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

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Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer

The book was discussed extensively in the episode, especially the debate about whether or not it is a Christmas movie. The book was the catalyst for a storyline in the episode and was referenced several times in conversation. Several quotes were shared from the movie, and there was a deleted scene featuring Jake Lacey, who plays Pete, acting out the entire movie.

"

I hope German terrorists don't take over the Christmas party or a whole half to go all John McLean on them.

Have you not seen Die Hard?

No, no, no, no, your script is wrong.

That's right. That's how well he knows it.

For me, it's that he is barefoot. The whole movie! It makes me so unsettled.

He's got a glass in his foot.

He's a... Shoot! Zaglass.

Zaglass.

Zaglass.

He has to run through the glass. Run through the glass barefoot. And then he has to fish it out. Big hunk of glass.

I'd like to point out that during this whole scene of Pete and Aaron if you look through the doorway window, you can see Toby and Nelly in there talking about the Scranton Strangler.

Lucky for him he has a copier too in his car. That's how much this guy loves Die Hard.

He has a fight with two people, but it's just him so playing both people.

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Roland Griffith

Find Peace ... One POP at a Time

Chris Gethard, who played Trevor on the show, mentioned that he wrote a book titled "Dad at Peace".

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Chris is the creative mind behind Wellness Together's newest program, "Laughing Together". Chris says they're very excited to announce their efforts to expand advocacy, awareness, and access to mental...

— Episode: The Target

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Episode: The Target

Chris Gethard, who played Trevor on the show, mentioned that he wrote a book titled "Dad at Peace".

"

Chris is the creative mind behind Wellness Together's newest program, "Laughing Together". Chris says they're very excited to announce their efforts to expand advocacy, awareness, and access to mental health for students and you can learn all about it on their website laughingtogether.org.

Kick-Ass 3 Cover

Mark Millar

Kick-Ass 3

Clark had to take time off from "The Office" to book a movie role in "Kickass 3".

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Clark needed time off to been in Kickass 3.

— Episode: The Whale

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Episode: The Whale

Clark had to take time off from "The Office" to book a movie role in "Kickass 3".

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Clark needed time off to been in Kickass 3.

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David Allen

Getting Things Done

The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Daryl was reading a book about life hacks, how to become more efficient, and it was mentioned to be 'Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity', a book by David Allen.

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It's called Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. It's by an author named David Allen.

— Episode: Andy’s Ancestry

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Episode: Andy’s Ancestry

Daryl was reading a book about life hacks, how to become more efficient, and it was mentioned to be 'Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity', a book by David Allen.

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It's called Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. It's by an author named David Allen.

George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons Cover

George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series)

A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons

The language of Dothraki was created by linguist David J. Peterson for the television show Game of Thrones, which was based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire.'

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The Dothraki language is a fictional language in George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones.

— Episode: Andy’s Ancestry

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Episode: Andy’s Ancestry

The language of Dothraki was created by linguist David J. Peterson for the television show Game of Thrones, which was based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire.'

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The Dothraki language is a fictional language in George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones.

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Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

Anna Coates, the key assistant location manager, mentioned this book as her favourite. It is about four sisters from Africa.

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Anna Coates, and her favorite book is The Poisonwood Bible. It's about four sisters from Africa.

— Episode: New Guys

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Episode: New Guys

Anna Coates, the key assistant location manager, mentioned this book as her favourite. It is about four sisters from Africa.

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Anna Coates, and her favorite book is The Poisonwood Bible. It's about four sisters from Africa.

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Green Day

Green Day presents American Idiot

It's the album that Boulevard of Broken Dreams was released on.

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Boulevard of Broken Dreams is from Green Day's 2004 album, American Idiot.

— Episode: A Look Back on Secret Santa

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Episode: A Look Back on Secret Santa

It's the album that Boulevard of Broken Dreams was released on.

"

Boulevard of Broken Dreams is from Green Day's 2004 album, American Idiot.

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William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice (Folger Shakespeare Library)

Nelly quotes Portia from the book in a speech she gives to Andy, and he melts and agrees to give her the job of special projects manager.

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Nelly gives a speech by Portia and Merchant of Venice and Andy he melts he agrees to give Nelly a job as special projects manager He calls her a sly bastard and he hires her back yes, they shake on it...

— Episode: Free Family Portrait Studio

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Episode: Free Family Portrait Studio

Nelly quotes Portia from the book in a speech she gives to Andy, and he melts and agrees to give her the job of special projects manager.

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Nelly gives a speech by Portia and Merchant of Venice and Andy he melts he agrees to give Nelly a job as special projects manager He calls her a sly bastard and he hires her back yes, they shake on it.

Film Directing: Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition: Visualizing from Concept to Screen Cover

Steven D. Katz

Film Directing

Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition

Claire mentioned the book "Shot by Shot" as a helpful resource for learning about directing and setting up shots. The book, particularly the chapter about the 'line,' was helpful to her as an editor with an understanding of camera placement.

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She's talking about the don't cross the line. And that's just kind of how you set up shots and where you put the camera in relationship to the actor.

— Episode: Angry Andy with Claire Scanlon

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Episode: Angry Andy with Claire Scanlon

Claire mentioned the book "Shot by Shot" as a helpful resource for learning about directing and setting up shots. The book, particularly the chapter about the 'line,' was helpful to her as an editor with an understanding of camera placement.

"

She's talking about the don't cross the line. And that's just kind of how you set up shots and where you put the camera in relationship to the actor.

But it was really helpful for me. Editors have a pretty good idea about the line. It looks really wonky if you cross the line in something that you're editing.

Don't cross the line doesn't mean don't do something inappropriate. Cross the line is jargon in the industry about where your camera is placed.

Green Arrow Year One Cover

Andy Diggle

Green Arrow Year One

Claire mentioned a book by Andy Green, which contained a quote from James Spader about his role as Robert California. Spader explained that the writers were initially unsure about how to portray Robert, but ultimately embraced the eccentric and enigmatic nature of the character.

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the characters on the show were constantly treating my character like this sort of enigmatic guy who they couldn't quite figure out. And I realized partway in that the writers couldn't quite figure hi...

— Episode: Angry Andy with Claire Scanlon

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Episode: Angry Andy with Claire Scanlon

Claire mentioned a book by Andy Green, which contained a quote from James Spader about his role as Robert California. Spader explained that the writers were initially unsure about how to portray Robert, but ultimately embraced the eccentric and enigmatic nature of the character.

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the characters on the show were constantly treating my character like this sort of enigmatic guy who they couldn't quite figure out. And I realized partway in that the writers couldn't quite figure him out either. I mean, the same relationship that the other characters had with Robert, the writers had with him as well. But I feel that worked to my advantage. They wrote some really strange eccentric stuff that I loved goofing around with. Now, whether it was successful in terms of the greater context of the whole show, I don't know. That wasn't my concern. My concern was to try and play this guy and commit to him. And to me, he was just this very strange, totally eccentric, enigmatic guy. And I think that really comes out in his performance. And it's what I remember of him. He's one of those actors and you find them a lot in the theater. The words that the playwright has written are the law. And it's your job as the actor to figure out how to make it work. And you make it work.

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Jenna Fischer

The Actor's Life

A Survival Guide

Jenna discussed her book The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide, in the context of Ryan taking photos of Kelly and offering to take photos of Erin, comparing it to a story of how she almost joined a fake Spice Girls group that was a front for a call girl service. She explained that her book offers advice for aspiring actors, particularly in relation to navigating the pitfalls of the industry.

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I wrote about this in my book, The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide.

— Episode: A Look Back on Double Date

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Episode: A Look Back on Double Date

Jenna discussed her book The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide, in the context of Ryan taking photos of Kelly and offering to take photos of Erin, comparing it to a story of how she almost joined a fake Spice Girls group that was a front for a call girl service. She explained that her book offers advice for aspiring actors, particularly in relation to navigating the pitfalls of the industry.

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I wrote about this in my book, The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide.

So guys, if you're an aspiring actor and you wanna come to Los Angeles or New York, maybe buy my book, The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide, where I lay out a lot of things that you should and shouldn't do based on my experience.

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A. K. Raj

Framing a Murder

This was one of Toby's latest Chad Fleunderman novels, a murder mystery. Toby believed that the events in this episode were very similar to the plot of the novel.

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A lot of this reminds me of a plot of my latest Chad Fleunderman novel, A Murder for Framing.

— Episode: Christmas Wishes with Ameenah Kaplan

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Episode: Christmas Wishes with Ameenah Kaplan

This was one of Toby's latest Chad Fleunderman novels, a murder mystery. Toby believed that the events in this episode were very similar to the plot of the novel.

"

A lot of this reminds me of a plot of my latest Chad Fleunderman novel, A Murder for Framing.

The Handmaid's Tale Cover

Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid's Tale

It was compared to the book "The Handmaid's Tale" because of the parallels between the control and restrictions placed on women in the show and the book.

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Kind of sounds like The Handmaid's Tale.

— Episode: Mrs. California

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Episode: Mrs. California

It was compared to the book "The Handmaid's Tale" because of the parallels between the control and restrictions placed on women in the show and the book.

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Kind of sounds like The Handmaid's Tale.

Oh, a lot like The Handmaid's Tale.

One of the first things that happens when they're slowly taking over is that they close all the women's banking accounts and have their funds transferred to their husband's accounts.

Yeah.

Yeah.

The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Cover

Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl

The Definitive Edition

Angela was reading the graphic novel version of The Diary of Anne Frank, and she said that she found the letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during war to be important to read.

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Right now, I am reading the graphic novel of The Diary of Anne Frank. These letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during these times of war, I think it is so important for us to r...

— Episode: Gettysburg

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Episode: Gettysburg

Angela was reading the graphic novel version of The Diary of Anne Frank, and she said that she found the letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during war to be important to read.

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Right now, I am reading the graphic novel of The Diary of Anne Frank. These letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during these times of war, I think it is so important for us to read and know these things.

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